Kenji Koyano facts for kids
Kenji Koyano, born on June 22, 1988, is a Japanese football (soccer) player. He plays as a midfielder, a position in the middle of the field that helps both attack and defense. Kenji has played for several clubs in Japan, including Kashima Antlers, Albirex Niigata, Mito HollyHock, and Gainare Tottori.
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| Full name | Kenji Koyano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 22, 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Itako, Ibaraki, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995–2006 | Kashima Antlers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Albirex Niigata | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Mito HollyHock | 28 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016– | Gainare Tottori | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kenji Koyano's Football Journey
Kenji Koyano started his football journey in 1995. He joined the youth team of Kashima Antlers. He played there for many years, learning and growing as a player.
Professional Career Beginnings
In 2007, Kenji officially joined the senior team of Kashima Antlers. This was a big step for him. He played for Kashima Antlers until 2011. During his time there, he helped the team win several important championships.
Moving to New Teams
After leaving Kashima Antlers, Kenji moved to Albirex Niigata in 2012. He played for them for two seasons. Later, in 2014, he joined Mito HollyHock. He played 28 games for Mito HollyHock and scored one goal. In 2016, he moved to Gainare Tottori.
Major Achievements
Kenji Koyano has won several trophies during his career, mostly with Kashima Antlers. These wins show how successful he was with the team.
- J1 League: He won Japan's top football league three times in a row. This happened in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
- J.League Cup: He also won the J.League Cup in 2011. This is another major cup competition in Japan.
- Emperor's Cup: Kenji won the Emperor's Cup twice. These victories were in 2007 and 2010.
These achievements highlight his contributions to his teams.
