Junichi Inamoto
Junichi Inamoto was the first Japanese player to sign for the Stade Rennais. With 70 international caps to his name, he played in the 2002 (Japan) and 2006 (Germany) World Cups. After starting his career at Gamba Osaka, he came to England in 2001, but never really managed to break into the Premier League. After a short spell at Galatasaray (Turkey), he spent two years in Frankfurt (Germany). After his contract expired, he signed for Rennes in June 2009, with the aim of making it to a first eleven position ahead of the 2010 World Cup. However, Inamoto’s playing time was largely limited due to Yann M’Vila unexpected outbreak in the first team. After only 6 months in Rennes, he was released in January 2010 and signed for the Japanese club Kawasaki Frontale.
Surname : Inamoto
Name : Junichi
Nationality : Japonaise
Date of Birth : 18/09/1979
Place of Birth : Yusui (Japan)
Height : 1,81 m
Weight : 75 kg
Position : Midfielder
Number : 6
International : Japan (72 caps, 4 goals)
Career :
Amateur :
Seien Gakuen SC (Japan)
Gamba Osaka (Japan, 1992-1997)
Professional :
Gamba Osaka (Japan, 1997-2001)
Arsenal FC (England, 2001-2002)
Fulham FC (Angleterre, 2002-2004)
West Bromwich Albion (England, 2004-2006)
- Loaned to Cardiff City (Wales, 2005-2006)
Galatasaray SK (Turkey, 2006-2007)
Eintracht Francfort (Germany, 2007-2009)
Stade Rennais FC (June 2009-January 2010)
Achievements :
2000 Asian Champion with Japan
Statistics :
- First Ligue 1 Game (and first with Rennes) : Rennes - Boulogne (3-0), August 8th 2009 (replacing Sylvain Marveaux on the 71th minute)
- 2009-2010 Season:
| Competition | Played | Started | Goals | Yellow | Red | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 285 |
| Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 285 |