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) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 564 | (84) | |||||||||||||||||
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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 and is known for his skill on the field. He was born in Ranzan, Saitama, Japan.
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Junki Koike's Early Career
Junki Koike started his football journey in youth teams. From 2003 to 2005, he played for the Urawa Red Diamonds Youth team. This is where he began to develop his skills as a footballer.
Joining Urawa Red Diamonds
After his youth career, Junki Koike joined the main Urawa Red Diamonds team in 2006. He played with them until 2008. During this time, he was part of some big wins for the club.
Major Wins with Urawa Red Diamonds
While playing for Urawa Red Diamonds, Junki Koike helped his team achieve great success.
- They won the J1 League in 2006. This is Japan's top football league.
- They also won the Emperor's Cup in 2006, which is another important tournament in Japan.
- In 2007, they won the AFC Champions League. This is a huge competition for clubs across Asia.
Playing for Different Clubs
After leaving Urawa Red Diamonds, Junki Koike played for several other teams in Japan. He spent most of his career in the J2 League, which is the second division of Japanese football.
Journey Through J2 League Teams
- In 2009, he played for Thespa Kusatsu. He played in 49 games and scored 6 goals.
- From 2010 to 2011, he joined Mito HollyHock. He played 67 games and scored 6 goals.
- He then moved to Tokyo Verdy for 2012 and 2013, playing 59 games and scoring 8 goals.
- From 2014 to 2015, he played for Yokohama FC, where he appeared in 77 matches and scored 9 goals.
- In 2016, he played briefly for JEF United Chiba.
- He then had a loan spell and later joined Ehime FC from 2017 to 2018. He played 68 games for them and scored 3 goals.
Return to Tokyo Verdy
Junki Koike returned to Tokyo Verdy in 2019. This was a very successful period for him. He played many games and scored a lot of goals for the club. He stayed with Tokyo Verdy until 2024.
Recent Career at Criacao Shinjuku
As of 2024, Junki Koike is playing for Criacao Shinjuku. He continues to be an active player in Japanese football.
Career Totals
Throughout his long career, Junki Koike has played in many professional football matches. He has played a total of 564 games and scored 84 goals. This shows his dedication and skill as a midfielder over many years.
See also
In Spanish: Junki Koike para niños
