Akihiro Kurihara facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 2, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Gunma, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 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 professional Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder during his career.
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 began his professional football career.
Early Career and Loan Spell
In 2004, Akihiro Kurihara joined Albirex Niigata. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Later that year, in June, he went on loan to Albirex Niigata Singapore. This team plays in Singapore's league. He played 30 games for them and scored 1 goal.
Return to Japan and Retirement
Akihiro Kurihara returned to Albirex Niigata for the 2006 season. In 2007, he moved to another Japanese club, AC Nagano Parceiro. He played for AC Nagano Parceiro until 2012. After a dedicated career, Akihiro Kurihara retired from professional football in 2012.
