Kohei Kiyama facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kohei Kiyama | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Giravanz Kitakyushu | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Tokyo Verdy Youth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2011 | Fagiano Okayama | 117 | (49) |
| 2011 | → Tokyo Verdy (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Kamatamare Sanuki (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2012–2016 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 184 | (9) |
| 2017–2023 | Fagiano Okayama | 249 | (14) |
| 2023-24 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 15 | (0) |
| 2024- | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 14 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 1st @ 08:40(AEST) | |||
Kohei Kiyama (喜山 康平, Kiyama Kōhei, born 22 February 1988) is a Japanese football player. He was born on February 22, 1988, in Tokyo, Japan. Kohei Kiyama plays as a defensive midfielder, which means he helps protect his team's goal and also starts attacks. He currently plays for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
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Kohei Kiyama's Football Journey
Kohei Kiyama started his football career at a young age. He joined the youth team of Tokyo Verdy in 2000 and played there until 2005. This is where he learned many important skills.
Early Career and First Teams
In 2006, Kohei Kiyama joined the senior team of Tokyo Verdy. He played one game for them before moving to Fagiano Okayama in 2007. He spent several years at Fagiano Okayama, playing many matches and scoring goals. This was a very important time for him to grow as a player.
Moving to Different Clubs
Over the years, Kohei Kiyama played for several different teams. In 2011, he had short loan spells with Tokyo Verdy again and then Kamatamare Sanuki. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team.
From 2012 to 2016, he played for Matsumoto Yamaga. He played a lot of games for them, showing his skill and dedication. He helped the team in many matches during these years.
Return to Fagiano Okayama
Kohei Kiyama returned to Fagiano Okayama in 2017. He played for them for many more seasons, until 2023. This shows how much he liked the club and how important he was to the team. He played over 200 games in his second time with Fagiano Okayama.
Recent Teams
In 2023 and 2024, Kohei Kiyama played for Matsumoto Yamaga again. After that, he joined Giravanz Kitakyushu, where he plays today. He continues to be an active and important player for his team.
Playing Style and Position
Kohei Kiyama is known as a defensive midfielder. This position is very important in football. A defensive midfielder's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They also help their own team start attacks by passing the ball forward. Kohei Kiyama is good at winning the ball back and controlling the middle of the field.
See also
In Spanish: Kohei Kiyama para niños
