Kenji Oba facts for kids
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| Full name | Kenji Oba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | August 14, 1967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kanagawa, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1983–1985 | Asahi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1991 | Nissan Motors | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1994 | Kashima Antlers | 50 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Kashiwa Reysol | 28 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Kawasaki Frontale | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 106 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kenji Oba (大場 健史, Ōba Kenji, born August 14, 1967) is a former Japanese football player. He was a defender who played for several teams in Japan's top leagues during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Kenji Oba's Football Journey
Early Career and First Club
Kenji Oba was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on August 14, 1967. After finishing high school, he joined a football club called Nissan Motors in 1986. This team played in the Japan Soccer League, which was the top football league in Japan at that time. Even though he was part of the team for five years, from 1986 to 1991, he did not get to play in any official games.
Playing for Kashima Antlers
In 1991, Kenji Oba moved to another club called Sumitomo Metal. This team later became known as Kashima Antlers. Here, he started to play in many matches. In 1992, a new professional football league was created in Japan called the J1 League. Kashima Antlers joined this new league. In 1993, his team, Kashima Antlers, finished in second place in the J1 League. They also reached the final of the Emperor's Cup that same year, showing they were one of the best teams.
Time with Kashiwa Reysol and Kawasaki Frontale
After his time with Kashima Antlers, Kenji Oba moved to Kashiwa Reysol in 1995. This team had just been promoted to the J1 League. He played in many games during 1995. However, in 1996, he played less often. In 1997, he joined Kawasaki Frontale, a team in the Japan Football League. He played for them for two seasons. In 1998, he had fewer chances to play and decided to retire from professional football at the end of that season.
Career Statistics
Kenji Oba played in 106 league games throughout his career and scored 3 goals. Here is a detailed look at his club statistics:
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1986/87 | Nissan Motors | JSL Division 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1987/88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1988/89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1989/90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1990/91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1991/92 | Sumitomo Metal | JSL Division 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | Kashima Antlers | J1 League | - | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 24 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | Kawasaki Frontale | Football League | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | 30 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 106 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 142 | 4 | ||
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Kenji Oba (futbolista) para niños
