Kazuaki Koezuka facts for kids
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| Full name | Kazuaki Koezuka | |||||||||
| Date of birth | February 10, 1967 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1982–1984 | Shimizudani High School | |||||||||
| 1985–1988 | Tenri University | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1989–1993 | Gamba Osaka | 57 | (3) | |||||||
| 1994 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 23 | (2) | |||||||
| Total | 80 | (5) | ||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Kazuaki Koezuka, whose full name is 肥塚 一晃 (Koezuka Kazuaki), was a Japanese football player. He was born on February 10, 1967. Kazuaki played as a midfielder for several teams during his career. He is especially known for his time with Gamba Osaka.
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Kazuaki Koezuka's Football Journey
Early Days and University Play
Kazuaki Koezuka was born in Osaka, Japan. He loved football from a young age. After finishing high school, he went to Tenri University. There, he continued to play football. Playing in university helped him get ready for professional sports.
Joining Gamba Osaka
In 1989, Kazuaki joined a local team called Matsushita Electric. This team later became famous as Gamba Osaka. He quickly became an important player. By 1990, he was a regular midfielder for the team.
Winning the Emperor's Cup
The year 1990 was very special for Kazuaki and his team. Gamba Osaka won the Emperor's Cup. This was a huge achievement! It was the first major trophy the club had ever won. Kazuaki played a big part in this historic victory.
Moving to Kyoto Sanga
After several years with Gamba Osaka, Kazuaki moved to a new team. In 1994, he joined Kyoto Purple Sanga. This team was part of the Japan Football League. He played 23 games for them and scored 2 goals.
Retirement from Professional Football
Kazuaki Koezuka played his last season in 1994. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of that year. Throughout his career, he played 80 league games. He scored 5 goals in total. He also played in cup matches, showing his skill and dedication.
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See also
In Spanish: Kazuaki Koezuka para niños
