Daigo Kobayashi facts for kids
Daigo Kobayashi with Stabæk in 2009
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| Date of birth | 19 February 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1998–2000 | Shimizu Commercial High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2005 | Tokyo Verdy | 104 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Omiya Ardija | 90 | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | → Stabæk (loan) | 29 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Iraklis | 14 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 29 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 30 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | New England Revolution | 94 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Las Vegas Lights | 32 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Birmingham Legion | 41 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Japan | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Daigo Kobayashi (小林 大悟, Kobayashi Daigo, born 19 February 1983) is a Japanese professional football player. He was born on February 19, 1983. He plays in the middle of the field as a midfielder.
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Daigo Kobayashi's Club Journey
Starting with Tokyo Verdy
Kobayashi began his professional football career at Tokyo Verdy. He helped his team win the 2004 Emperor's Cup and the 2005 Japanese Super Cup. In 2005, Tokyo Verdy was moved down from the top league, which meant Kobayashi left the team.
Playing for Omiya Ardija
At the start of the 2006 season, Kobayashi joined Omiya Ardija. He quickly became a very important player for them. However, the team did not win many big titles during his time there.
Adventures in Norway and Greece
After the 2008 season, Kobayashi got a chance to try out for a Norwegian club called Stabæk. He did very well during his trial. In February 2009, he joined Stabæk on a loan. He was given the number 10 jersey.
On March 8, 2009, Kobayashi played his first official game for Stabæk in the 2009 Super Cup. His team won 3–1. Kobayashi played a key role in the game. He scored a goal from a free kick and showed off his amazing ball skills. Even though he played well, Stabæk decided not to buy him permanently.
On January 27, 2010, Kobayashi moved to Greece. He signed with the team Iraklis Thessaloniki for free. He played in 15 matches for Iraklis. After the 2010–11 season, he went back to Japan. He signed a deal with Shimizu S-Pulse.
Playing in Major League Soccer (MLS)
In January 2013, Kobayashi tried out for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS. He impressed the team and signed with them for the 2013 season.
The Whitecaps did not offer him a contract for the 2014 season. His rights were then traded to the New England Revolution. This happened before the 2014 season began. In late 2015, Kobayashi received his U.S. green card. This meant he was considered a local player for MLS teams.
Later Club Teams
In March 2018, Kobayashi joined Las Vegas Lights FC. In January 2019, he signed with Birmingham Legion FC. He continued his professional career with these teams.
Daigo Kobayashi's International Career
Playing for Japan's Youth Team
Kobayashi played for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the World Youth Championship in 2003. His team reached the quarter-finals but lost to Brazil.
He also played for Japan U-20 in the AFC Youth Championship in 2002. Japan finished second in this tournament. They lost 1–0 to South Korea in the final game.
Playing for Japan's Senior Team
Kobayashi earned his first chance to play for the main Japan squad on August 9, 2006. This was in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago. He came into the game as a substitute in the 56th minute.
Daigo Kobayashi's Career Highlights
International Appearances
| Japan | ||
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| Year | Games Played | Goals Scored |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Awards and Achievements
Tokyo Verdy
- Emperor's Cup: 2004
- Japanese Super Cup: 2005
Stabæk
- Superfinalen: 2009
Japan
- AFC Youth Championship runner-up: 2002
New England Revolution
- MLS Eastern Conference (Playoff): 2014
Individual Awards
- J.League All-Star Soccer selected: 2006, 2007
See also
In Spanish: Daigo Kobayashi para niños
