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Akihiro Kurihara
栗原 明洋
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-05-02) May 2, 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Gunma, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2001–2003 Toin Gakuen High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Albirex Niigata 0 (0)
2004–2005 → Albirex Niigata Singapore (loan) 30 (1)
2007–2012 AC Nagano Parceiro 80 (14)
Total 110 (15)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Akihiro Kurihara (栗原 明洋, Kurihara Akihiro, born May 2, 1985) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both attack and defense on the field.

Akihiro Kurihara's Football Journey

Akihiro Kurihara was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, on May 2, 1985. He loved football from a young age. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career.

Starting with Albirex Niigata

In 2004, Akihiro joined Albirex Niigata. This team plays in the J1 League, which is the top professional football league in Japan. It was a big step for him to join such an important club.

Playing in Singapore

Later in 2004, Akihiro went on loan to Albirex Niigata Singapore FC. This meant he played for their team in Singapore for a while. He played 30 games there and even scored one goal. Playing in a different country helped him gain more experience.

Returning to Japan

Akihiro came back to Albirex Niigata in Japan for the 2006 season. He continued to develop his skills as a midfielder.

Joining AC Nagano Parceiro

In 2007, Akihiro moved to another Japanese club called AC Nagano Parceiro. He played for this team for several years. He played 80 games and scored 14 goals during his time with them. This shows he was an important player for the team.

Retirement from Football

Akihiro Kurihara decided to retire from professional football in 2012. He had a career that spanned several years, playing for different clubs and gaining valuable experience in the sport he loved.

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