Tadashi Takeda

Tadashi Takeda (竹田 忠嗣, born 27 July 1986) is a Japanese professional football player who plays as a defender for FC Gifu in J3 League. He primarily plays defensive midfielder.

Personal life
Born in Malaysia to Japanese parents, Takeda returned to Japan with his parents at the age of two, and was raised in the Greater Tokyo Area. He first attended Yasumatsu Elementary School in Tokorozawa, Saitama. After his graduation, he attended Utase Junior High School in Chiba, and entered the JEF United Chiba youth system in 1999. He first played for JEF United Ichihara Junior Youth Maihama (U-15), and then moved up to JEF United Ichihara Youth team (U-19) while he completed his studies at Tokyo Gakkan Urayasu High School and Keio University, both in Tokyo. As of 2020, he had one daughter and one son.

Club career
Takeda signed a professional contract in 2005. In July 2008, he transferred to Fagiano Okayama.

Club statistics
Updated to end of 2018 season.