Ken Yorii facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ken Yorii | ||
| Date of birth | April 26, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | ||
| 2003–2006 | Hannan University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Ventforet Kofu | 2 | (0) |
| 2009 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | 10 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ken Yorii (寄井 憲, Yorii Ken, born April 26, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender. A defender is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They protect their team's goal from opponents.
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Ken Yorii's Early Football Days
Ken Yorii was born on April 26, 1984. His hometown is Onomichi, Hiroshima, in Japan. He started playing football when he was young.
Youth Team Experience
From 2000 to 2002, Ken Yorii played for the youth team of Sanfrecce Hiroshima. This is a well-known professional football club in Japan. Playing for a youth team helps young players develop their skills.
University Football
After his time with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Yorii went to Hannan University. He played for the university's football team. He was with them from 2003 to 2006. Playing at university helps athletes get ready for professional sports.
Ken Yorii's Professional Career
Ken Yorii began his professional football journey in 2007. He joined a team called Ventforet Kofu. At that time, Ventforet Kofu was in Japan's top football league, the J1 League.
Playing for Ventforet Kofu
In his first year, 2007, Ken Yorii did not play in any league games. In 2008, Ventforet Kofu was playing in the J2 League. This is Japan's second division. That year, Ken Yorii played in two league games for the team. He did not score any goals while playing for Ventforet Kofu.
Moving to Matsumoto Yamaga FC
In 2009, Yorii moved to a new team. He joined Matsumoto Yamaga FC. This team was part of the Hokushinetsu Football League. This was a regional league in Japan.
During his time at Matsumoto Yamaga, Ken Yorii played in 10 league games. He also scored one goal for the team. This was his first professional goal.
Ken Yorii's Football Summary
Throughout his professional career, Ken Yorii played a total of 12 league games. He scored one goal in these matches. He played for two professional clubs: Ventforet Kofu and Matsumoto Yamaga FC. His career shows his dedication to football in Japan.
