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Hiroshi Kobayashi
Personal information
Full name Hiroshi Kobayashi
Date of birth (1959-03-17) 17 March 1959 (age 66)
Place of birth Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender (retired)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981-1989 Furukawa Electric
Managerial career
1990-1998
2000
2001
ALO's Hokuriku
Kawasaki Frontale
Mito Hollyhock
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hiroshi Kobayashi (born 17 March 1959) is a former Japanese football player. He was known for his strong defense on the field. After his playing career, he became a football manager. He led several teams in Japan.

Who is Hiroshi Kobayashi?

Hiroshi Kobayashi was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. He became a professional football player. He played as a defender. Defenders help protect their team's goal. They try to stop the other team from scoring.

Playing Career

Kobayashi started his professional career in 1981. He played for a team called Furukawa Electric. This team is now known as JEF United Ichihara Chiba. He played with them for eight years. He was a key player for the team. His career as a player ended in 1989.

Life as a Defender

As a defender, Kobayashi's job was important. He had to be strong and smart. He would tackle opponents to win the ball. He also helped his team start new attacks. Playing defender needs good teamwork.

Becoming a Football Manager

After retiring as a player, Kobayashi became a manager. A manager guides the team. They decide who plays and how the team will play. He started his managing career in 1990.

Managing Different Teams

Kobayashi managed several football clubs. From 1990 to 1998, he managed ALO's Hokuriku. This team is now called Kataller Toyama. He also managed Kawasaki Frontale in 2000. In 2001, he was the manager for Mito Hollyhock. He used his experience as a player to help his teams.

Legacy in Japanese Football

Hiroshi Kobayashi contributed a lot to Japanese football. He was a dedicated player and manager. His work helped develop the sport in Japan. Many young players look up to his career.

See also

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