Jun Kokubo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 8, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Gunma, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Maebashi Ikuei High School | ||
| 1999 | Tokai University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2003 | Montedio Yamagata | 88 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Thespa Kusatsu | 43 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Tonan Maebashi | ||
| Total | 131 | (2) | |
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Jun Kokubo (小久保 純, Kokubo Jun, born September 8, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder during his career.
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Jun Kokubo's Football Journey
Jun Kokubo was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, on September 8, 1980. He loved playing football from a young age.
Starting His Professional Career
After studying at Tokai University, Jun Kokubo joined Montedio Yamagata in August 1999. This club had just moved up to the J2 League, which is a professional football league in Japan.
He quickly became an important player for Montedio Yamagata. He played in many matches as a midfielder during his first season. He stayed with the club for several years, playing many games.
Moving to Local Clubs
In 2004, Jun Kokubo moved to Thespa Kusatsu. This was his local club, located in his home prefecture of Gunma. At that time, Thespa Kusatsu was in the Japan Football League.
He continued to play in many matches for Thespa Kusatsu. Thanks to strong performances, the club was promoted to the J2 League in 2005.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2006, Jun Kokubo moved to Tonan SC Gunma. This club played in the Japanese Prefectural Leagues, which are lower-level leagues. The club later changed its name to Tonan Maebashi.
He played for Tonan Maebashi until the end of the 2008 season. After that, he retired from professional football. Throughout his career, Jun Kokubo played over 130 professional matches.
See also
In Spanish: Jun Kokubo para niños
