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Hiroyuki Komoto
河本 裕之
Personal information
Full name Hiroyuki Komoto
Date of birth (1985-09-04) September 4, 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Kyoto, Japan
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Omiya Ardija
Number 3
Youth career
2001–2003 Takigawa Daini High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2014 Vissel Kobe 212 (17)
2012 Omiya Ardija (loan) 13 (0)
2015– Omiya Ardija 119 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2018 season

Hiroyuki Komoto (河本 裕之, Kōmoto Hiroyuki, born September 4, 1985) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender. He is currently a part of the Omiya Ardija team.

Early Football Journey

Hiroyuki Komoto started his football journey in high school. From 2001 to 2003, he played for Takigawa Daini High School. This was where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.

Joining Vissel Kobe

In 2004, Hiroyuki Komoto began his professional career. He joined the team Vissel Kobe. He played for Vissel Kobe for many years. During his time there, he became a key defender for the team. He played over 200 games for them.

Loan to Omiya Ardija

In 2012, while still with Vissel Kobe, Komoto had a short loan period. He moved to Omiya Ardija for a season. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. After this loan, he returned to Vissel Kobe.

Playing for Omiya Ardija

In 2015, Hiroyuki Komoto made a permanent move to Omiya Ardija. He had played for them before on loan. Since joining them fully, he has continued to be an important player. He has played over 100 games for Omiya Ardija. He helps protect their goal as a strong defender.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Komoto has played in Japan's top football leagues. He has played in both the J1 League and the J2 League. The J1 League is the highest division of professional football in Japan. The J2 League is the second highest. He has shown great dedication and skill in his many years as a professional footballer.

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