Why is Niwa Takaki called Niwa (revealing the dark history of Japanese football)

In the Japanese football world, the name Niwa Takaki is often mentioned, but his name is always followed by an uncomfortable title - Niwa. So, why is Niwa Takaki called Niwa? What kind of dark history is hidden in this? Let’s reveal the secret below.

Niwa Takaki’s football career

Niwa Takaki is a Japanese football player born in 1991. He has played for Japan Professional Football League (J-League) teams Osaka Sakura and Nagoya Grampus. He is a forward known for his speed and skill.

In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Niwa Takaki scored a key goal against Jordan to help the Japanese team win. This is also his only goal in the national team.

The dark history of Niwa Takaki

However, Niwa Takaki’s career is not perfect. In a game in 2015, he made a very stupid mistake against the Yokohama Marinos. After being intercepted by the opponent's goalkeeper, he not only did not return to defense, but stood in front of the goal and watched his opponent score. Goal. This mistake was widely reported by the media, and Niwa became a laughing stock in the Japanese football community.

However, this mistake was just the beginning of Niwa Takaki's dark history. In the 2016 game, he made another even more stupid mistake. In the game against Hiroshima Sanfrecce, he kicked an empty ball in the penalty area and scored directly after being intercepted by his opponent. This mistake made fans very angry, and their evaluation of Niwa Takaki became extremely bad.

The origin of Niwa Takaki being called Niwa

After these stupid mistakes, Niwa Takaki's name was changed to "Niwa Takaki". The name came from the fact that he often slipped and fell during games, as if he had fallen into a mud puddle. Although this title is somewhat ironic and malicious, it is also a way for fans to express their low-level mistakes.