SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

TOMOAKI MAKINO
TOMOAKI MAKINO
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Number
#5
Nationality
Japan
Team
URAWA RED (Japan)
Coach
TSUYOSHI OTSUKI
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 5 3 3 2 2 2 22 3.4 £650k

Tomoaki Makino

  • Full name: Makino Tomoaki (真木野 智明) — commonly written in English as Tomoaki Makino
  • Date of birth: April 11, 1987
  • Place of birth: Hiroshima, Japan
  • Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
  • Position: Centre-back (can also play as full-back)

Club career (highlights)

  • Urawa Red Diamonds: Makino joined Urawa Reds in 2019 after returning to Japan from Germany. He served as an experienced central defender and leader in the squad during his time with the club in the J1 League.
  • Previous clubs: Started professional career with Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2006–2010), then moved to 1. FC Köln (loan 2010), later played for FC Köln permanently, and had a notable spell at Vissel Kobe and other J.League teams before joining Urawa. (Exact years and transfers can be supplied on request.)

International career

  • Makino was a regular for the Japan national team (the Samurai Blue) for many years, earning numerous caps as a central defender.
  • He represented Japan at multiple AFC Asian Cup tournaments and in World Cup qualifying campaigns; he was part of squads in major international competitions throughout the 2010s.

Playing style and attributes

  • Strong aerial ability and good at set-piece situations (both defensively and as a threat in attack).
  • Physical, aggressive defending combined with leadership and organizational skills at the back.

Honours (selected)

  • Domestic and continental honours with clubs and appearances in cup competitions; also earned recognition with the Japan national team. Specific trophy lists and years can be provided if needed.

If you want a full career timeline, season-by-season statistics, or a list of international caps and goals, I can provide those details in HTML format.