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My Take
Jiro Kamata is one of those quietly compelling figures who lets the game do the talking. Born in Ota City, Tokyo in 1985 — that gritty, workmanlike corner of the capital that feels a world away from the glitz of Shibuya — he went on to play at Ryutsu Keizai University, which is basically a launching pad for serious Japanese football talent. At 179cm he's not the tallest guy on the pitch, but RKU doesn't produce passengers; if you're suiting up there, you've earned it. What strikes me is how little he courted attention — a club MVP at Vegalta Sendai in 2011 who simply kept defending until he retired in 2023. There's something refreshingly old-school about that. In an era where athletes are brands first and players second, Kamata seemed like the type who'd rather put in a clean defensive shift than trend on social media. Respect the quiet ones.
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Overview
Jiro Kamata is a Japanese former professional footballer born on July 28, 1985, in Ota, Tokyo, who played as a defender and midfielder. He attended Ryutsu Keizai University, a nationally recognized soccer powerhouse, indicating a serious commitment to the sport. Standing 179 cm tall, he played for Kashiwa Reysol, Vegalta Sendai, where he was named one of the J.League's Excellent Players in 2011 and 2012, and SC Sagamihara, and retired in 2023.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jiro Kamata
- Name (Japanese)
- 鎌田次郎
- Reading
- かまた じろう
- Born
- July 28, 1985 (age 41)
- Origin
- Ota, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 179cm
- Occupation
- Soccer Player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Ryutsu Keizai University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jiro Kamata born?
Jiro Kamata was born on July 28, 1985 and is 41 years old.
Where is Jiro Kamata from?
Jiro Kamata is from Ota, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Jiro Kamata do?
Jiro Kamata works as Soccer Player.
How tall is Jiro Kamata?
Jiro Kamata is 179 cm tall.
Where did Jiro Kamata study?
Jiro Kamata attended Ryutsu Keizai University.
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