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Junya Hosokawa
細川 淳矢
Personal information
Full name Junya Hosokawa
Date of birth (1984-06-24) 24 June 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 12 in)
Playing position Defender
Youth career
2003–2006 Sendai University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2011 Vegalta Sendai 9 (0)
2012–2021 Mito HollyHock 259 (6)
2022 FC Imabari 3 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 January 2023.
† Appearances (Goals).

Junya Hosokawa (細川 淳矢, Hosokawa Jun'ya, born 24 June 1984) is a former Japanese footballer. He played as a defender. Hosokawa is best known for his long career with Mito HollyHock, where he played for many years.

Early Life and Career Start

Junya Hosokawa was born on June 24, 1984. He started his football journey at Sendai University, playing for their youth team from 2003 to 2006. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.

Professional Football Career

Hosokawa began his professional career in 2006 with Vegalta Sendai. He played for them until 2011. During his time there, he played in both the J2 League and the top division, the J1 League.

Time at Mito HollyHock

In 2012, Junya Hosokawa moved to Mito HollyHock, a club in the J2 League. This was a very important part of his career. He played for Mito HollyHock for almost ten years, from 2012 to 2021. He became a key player for the team, known for his strong defending. He played over 250 games for the club and scored 6 goals.

Later Career

After leaving Mito HollyHock, Hosokawa joined FC Imabari in 2022. He played a few games there before ending his professional football career.

Playing Style and Position

Junya Hosokawa was a defender. Defenders are players whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They play in front of the goalkeeper and try to win the ball back from opponents. Hosokawa was known for his solid and reliable play in defense.

Career Highlights

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