Koichi Ae facts for kids
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Full name | Koichi Ae | |||||||||
Date of birth | April 15, 1976 | |||||||||
Place of birth | Hiroshima, Japan | |||||||||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||
1992–1994 | Aki Fuchu High School | |||||||||
1995–1998 | Chuo University | |||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
1999–2002 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | (0) | |||||||
2000 | →Avispa Fukuoka (loan) | 0 | (0) | |||||||
2001 | →Kashima Antlers (loan) | 0 | (0) | |||||||
2003–2005 | Montedio Yamagata | 4 | (0) | |||||||
Total | 4 | (0) | ||||||||
Honours
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Koichi Ae (阿江 孝一, Ae Kōichi, born April 15, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper during his career.
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Koichi Ae's Football Journey
Koichi Ae was born in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 1976. He loved football from a young age. After finishing high school, he continued to play football while studying at Chuo University.
Starting Professional Football
In 1999, Koichi Ae joined Gamba Osaka, a big club in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. As a goalkeeper, he trained hard with the team.
Playing for Different Teams
During his time with Gamba Osaka, Koichi Ae also played for other teams temporarily. In 2000, he joined Avispa Fukuoka for a few months. Then, in 2001, he played for Kashima Antlers for part of the year. These temporary moves, called "loans," help players get more experience. Even with these moves, he didn't get to play in many official matches until 2002.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2003, Koichi Ae moved to Montedio Yamagata, a club in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football division. He played in four matches for Montedio Yamagata in 2004. However, he didn't play much in other years. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2005 season.
See also
In Spanish: Koichi Ae para niños