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Kaito Yamamoto
山本 海人
Personal information
Full name Kaito Yamamoto
Date of birth (1985-07-10) 10 July 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1998–2003 Shimizu S-Pulse
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2012 Shimizu S-Pulse 62 (0)
2013–2016 Vissel Kobe 74 (0)
2017 JEF United Chiba 2 (0)
2018 Yokohama FC 7 (0)
2019–2020 Roasso Kumamoto 34 (0)
2021–2024 Fukushima United FC 80 (0)
Medal record
Shimizu S-Pulse
Runner-up J.League Cup 2008
Runner-up J.League Cup 2012
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2005
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2010
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 August 2023

Kaito Yamamoto (山本 海人, Yamamoto Kaito, born 10 July 1985) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a goalkeeper. Kaito Yamamoto is known for his long career in Japanese football. He has played for several clubs. Currently, he plays for Fukushima United FC.

Kaito Yamamoto's Club Journey

Kaito Yamamoto started his football journey early. He joined the youth system of Shimizu S-Pulse. This is a famous football club in Japan. He trained there for many years.

Starting Professional Football

In 2004, Kaito Yamamoto became a professional player. He officially joined Shimizu S-Pulse. He played for this club for many seasons. During his time there, he often served as a backup goalkeeper. He learned a lot from experienced players.

Playing for Different Teams

After Shimizu S-Pulse, Kaito Yamamoto moved to other clubs. He played for Vissel Kobe from 2013 to 2016. Then, he joined JEF United Chiba in 2017. In 2018, he played for Yokohama FC. Each move helped him gain more experience.

Later Career Clubs

From 2019 to 2020, Kaito Yamamoto played for Roasso Kumamoto. Since 2021, he has been with Fukushima United FC. He has played many games for them. His long career shows his dedication to football.

Kaito Yamamoto's National Team Experience

Kaito Yamamoto also had chances to play for Japan's national youth teams. These teams represent Japan in international competitions.

Playing for Japan's Under-20 Team

In June 2005, Kaito Yamamoto was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. He went to the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. This is a big tournament for young players. He was a reserve goalkeeper for the team.

Playing for Japan's Under-23 Team

Later, in August 2008, he was selected for the Japan U-23 national team. This team played in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Again, he was a reserve goalkeeper. He supported the main goalkeeper, Shusaku Nishikawa. Even as a reserve, being part of these teams is a great honor.

Career Statistics Summary

Kaito Yamamoto has played many matches throughout his career. Here is a summary of his appearances for different clubs.

Club Years League Games Cup Games League Cup Games Total Games
Shimizu S-Pulse 2004–2012 62 10 26 98
Vissel Kobe 2013–2016 74 1 16 91
JEF United Chiba 2017 2 1 0 3
Yokohama FC 2018 7 0 0 7
Roasso Kumamoto 2019–2020 34 1 0 35
Fukushima United FC 2021–2024 80 ? ? 80+
Career Total (approx.) 259 13+ 42+ 314+

1Cup games include the Emperor's Cup.

2League Cup games include the J.League Cup.

More About Kaito Yamamoto

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  • Profile at Yokohama FC

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