Atsuto Uchida
Japanese footballer and defender
Played as a right-back and started the professional career at Kashima Antlers in 2006. Transferred to Schalke 04 in Germany, contributing to the team's defense and success in domestic and European competitions. Represented Japan in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Achieved success at club level, winning the DFB-Pokal and participating in the UEFA Champions League.
Played for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga
Competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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