Junki Koike facts for kids
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| Full name | Junki Koike | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 11, 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ranzan, Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Criacao Shinjuku | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Urawa Red Diamonds Youth | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Thespa Kusatsu | 49 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Mito HollyHock | 67 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Tokyo Verdy | 59 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Yokohama FC | 77 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | JEF United Chiba | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Ehime FC (loan) | 32 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Ehime FC | 36 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 218 | (51) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Criacao Shinjuku | 13 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 August 2024 @ 16:58(AEST) | |||||||||||||||||||
Junki Koike (小池 純輝, Koike Junki, born May 11, 1987) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a midfielder for Criacao Shinjuku. Junki Koike has had a long and successful career in Japanese football. He has played in many matches and scored many goals.
Koike has played in over 400 matches in the J2 League. This is a big achievement for a football player. He has also helped lead the Japan Professional Footballers' Association as a vice-chairman. His favorite player is Kazuyoshi Miura. Junki even helped Miura score a goal that set a record!
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Junki Koike's Football Journey
Junki Koike started his professional football career in 2006. He first played for Urawa Red Diamonds. After that, he moved to several different clubs. Each move helped him gain more experience and become a better player.
Playing for Different Clubs
- Thespa Kusatsu: In 2009, Junki joined Thespa Kusatsu. He played 49 games and scored 6 goals for them.
- Mito HollyHock: From 2010 to 2011, he played for Mito HollyHock. He appeared in 67 matches and scored 6 goals.
- Tokyo Verdy: Junki joined Tokyo Verdy in 2012. He played there for two years, appearing in 59 games and scoring 8 goals. He later returned to Tokyo Verdy in 2019.
- Yokohama FC: In 2014, he moved to Yokohama FC. He played 77 matches and scored 9 goals during his time there.
- JEF United Chiba: He joined JEF United Chiba in 2016.
- Ehime FC: In 2017, he went to Ehime FC on a loan. He then joined them permanently in 2018. He played 36 games and scored 3 goals.
Returning to Tokyo Verdy
Junki Koike returned to Tokyo Verdy in 2019. This was a special time for him. On November 7, 2020, he played his 400th match in the J2 League. This shows how dedicated and consistent he has been throughout his career. In 2021, he was chosen as one of the team's vice-captains. He played for Tokyo Verdy until the end of the 2023 season.
Current Club: Criacao Shinjuku
In January 2024, Junki Koike joined Criacao Shinjuku. He continues to play football and share his experience with his new team.
Helping Others: Charity Work
Junki Koike is not just a great football player; he also cares about helping others. In 2015, he started a special project called "F-connect." He created this project with his teammate from Tokyo Verdy, Ryota Kajikawa.
What is F-connect?
"F-connect" is a charity that helps children who live in orphanages. It shows that Junki uses his platform to make a positive difference in the world.
Junki's Personal Life and Favorite Player
Junki Koike has a football hero just like many young fans. His favorite player is Kazuyoshi Miura. Miura is a legendary Japanese football player.
Playing with a Legend
It was a dream come true for Junki when he got to play alongside Kazuyoshi Miura. This happened when Junki joined Yokohama FC. Even better, Junki made an assist that helped Miura score a goal against Júbilo Iwata. This goal was very important because it made Miura the oldest goalscorer in the history of the J League! It must have been an amazing moment for Junki to be part of such a historic event with his idol.
See also
In Spanish: Junki Koike para niños
