Tsukemasa Tsuyoshi interviewer vol.1 who walks through prepared life soccer life "Spike is part of the body"

 Born from Isahaya City, Nagasaki prefecture, with Oita Trinita as well as going to high schoolProceeding to U-18, when it fulfilled the top promotion, he moved to Grenoble in the second division of France in 2007.

Although overseas challenge has ended in only three months, as a result of participating in the U - 20 World Cup (Canada) this year and acting in return Oita, in 2008 moved to Urawa, the Asian champion club of the previous year. He played in Urawa's line for ten years from that, he suffered from repeated injuries.

However, from there it repeated the comeback which can be said as a trajectory, and came the history of the team as Urawa No. 7. Last season I experienced the ACL championship that I have since my last year joining. It took less than 1 minute to play, but greeted the historic moment on the pitch. 

And as I mentioned at the beginning of the 2018 season, I completely transferred to Shonan Bellmare. He himself said that he had considerable attachment to Urawa Reds and was considerably worried about leaving.



However, director Chow · Kjie, who led Shonan, wished to acquire while tears, when interviewing Umezaki, and the heart moved greatly as a major factor in the decision to transfer. 

"It was the first time I'd ever cried during a meeting with a player. He's a player who really moved me," Coach Cho himself revealed, indicating that he had sensed the character and passion of Tsukasa Umezaki.

The same was true for Urawa supporters; last season, due to injuries, he honestly wasn't able to become a regular player, but they loved him, were saddened by his transfer to Shonan, and respected his decision.

His playing style is very easy to understand, dribble that cuts the opponent's defense net with outstanding agility and speed is a weapon. It's not a dribble but it's a bit of a weapon with a wealth of ideas and middle shoots from one-touch playing and off the ball movements, getting into the attacking third, and so on.

Because of his sharp and incisive plays, Urawa supporters nicknamed him "Kirezaki," meaning "the sharp Umezaki."

Can you show "Kirezaki" again in Shonan? When asking about his favorite spike to be 31 years old in 2018, he found out his spectacular birthplace, a strong mentality which was raised in football, a hot passion and a humble heart emerged I came.  

—What do spikes mean to you, Umezaki?



Meijisui(Umezaki):It's an important tool, or rather, an 'external part of my body,' for adding sharpness to my play. Because sharpness is crucial to my playing style, I decide which spike to hit based on how it affects that.

—What are the key points to achieving sharpness?

Umezaki：It is a grip force. Spike which laterally shifts when turning is not good. What I'm wearing now is X of Adidas, but this spike is not misaligned at all.

It gives me the 'rebound' I need when I turn. There's a specific spike reaction I'm looking for, and I transition from that reaction into my own action. It's a whole sequence of events.

—What kind of reaction are you looking for?

Umezaki：It's about being able to make sharp, angular movements. Can you stop abruptly and then make a sharp change of direction? As I mentioned earlier, grip on the grass is important, and that force provides momentum for the next movement. Of course, I think the feel of the kick is also important for a professional, but I prioritize that over kicking.

—Sturdy spikes versus slightly softer spikes. Which is better?

Umezaki：I don't like them being too loose, but if they're too stiff, the sides of my feet (the inside of the soles) start to hurt, so it's best to strike a balance between the two.

—Is stud relevant?

Umezaki：Depending on the situation of the pitch, for example, if you have a deep grass or a lawn you feel like taking your feet, studs with weak grip power are a little disgusting. It is good that the grip is strong.

Recently, I tried to wear a new version, but it did not fit. I have a fit now in the hand.  

—Does it really have a significant impact on your performance if the shoes don't fit your feet properly?

Umezaki：It is quite out. I myself cherished spike, but I was keenly aware of the importance of the spike that suits me.

Then, recently, the Nemesis was created, and it became a huge hit. It fits my feet well, and it has the reaction I'm looking for, so I'm wearing the Nemesis now. It reacts to all my movements exactly as I want it to, and my side ribs don't hurt.


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