12 Facts About Teruyuki Moniwa

Teruyuki Moniwa is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Teruyuki Moniwa joined J1 League club Bellmare Hiratsuka from youth team in 1999.

Teruyuki Moniwa played many matches as center back with Jean until 2006.

Teruyuki Moniwa played many matches as regular center back until 2012.

In 2014, Moniwa moved to Thailand and signed with Bangkok Glass.

In 2015, Teruyuki Moniwa returned to Japan and re-joined Cerezo Osaka which was relegated to J2 from 2015 season.

Teruyuki Moniwa made his international debut for Japan in a friendly against Tunisia on 8 October 2003.

Teruyuki Moniwa scored his first international goal on 3 August 2005 against China PR in an East Asian Cup match.

Teruyuki Moniwa was a member of the Japanese U-23 team at the 2004 Olympics and played full-time in all 3 matches.

Teruyuki Moniwa was a late entry in Japan's 2006 World Cup squad, being called up after Makoto Tanaka was injured when he was spending his vacation in Hawaii.

Teruyuki Moniwa replaced Keisuke Tsuboi in the 56th minute of Japan's first match against Australia after Tsuboi developed cramps in both thighs.

Teruyuki Moniwa played 9 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 2006.