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Kohei Tanaka
Personal information
Full name Kohei Tanaka
Date of birth (1985-12-11) 11 December 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Hokkaido, Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Ryukyu
Number 11
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004-2007
2005
2008-2009
2010-
Kashima Antlers
Montedio Yamagata (loan)
Vegalta Sendai
Ryukyu
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kohei Tanaka is a Japanese football player born on 11 December 1985. He is known for playing as a Striker, which means he focuses on scoring goals for his team. Currently, he plays for Ryukyu.

Kohei Tanaka's Football Journey

Kohei Tanaka started his professional football career in Japan. He has played for several different teams, gaining experience and showing his skills on the field.

Early Career and First Teams

Kohei Tanaka began his journey with Kashima Antlers in 2004. This was a big step for him into the world of professional football. In 2005, he also spent some time playing for Montedio Yamagata on loan. This means he played for them temporarily to get more game time.

Playing for Different Clubs

After his time with Montedio Yamagata, Kohei Tanaka returned to Kashima Antlers. He continued to play for them until 2007. In 2008, he moved to Vegalta Sendai, where he played for two seasons. These moves helped him grow as a player and experience different team environments.

Joining F.C. Ryukyu

Since 2010, Kohei Tanaka has been playing for Ryukyu. This team competes in the Japan Football League, which is an important league in Japanese football. Playing for Ryukyu has allowed him to continue his career and contribute to the team's success.

What a Striker Does

As a striker, Kohei Tanaka's main job is to score goals. Strikers are usually positioned closest to the opponent's goal. They need to be fast, agile, and have good shooting skills. They also work with their teammates to create scoring chances.

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