Koichi Kawai facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Koichi Kawai | ||
| Date of birth | March 29, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Ehime, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Chukyo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2006 | Ehime FC | 89 | (3) |
| Total | 89 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Koichi Kawai (川井 光一, Kawai Kōichi, born March 29, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on March 29, 1979. Koichi Kawai played as a defender. This means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. His brother, Kenta Kawai, is also involved in football.
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Koichi Kawai's Football Journey
Koichi Kawai played football for many years. He was known for his role as a defender. Defenders are important players who protect their team's goal.
Starting Out: Youth and College Football
Before becoming a professional player, Koichi Kawai played for Chukyo University. He was part of their football team from 1997 to 2000. This time helped him improve his skills and get ready for a professional career.
Playing Professionally for Ehime FC
Koichi Kawai spent his entire professional career playing for Ehime FC. He joined this club in 2001. Ehime FC is a team from his home area, Ehime Prefecture in Japan. He played for them from 2001 to 2006. During these years, he played in different football leagues.
Playing in the Japan Football League (JFL)
From 2001 to 2005, Ehime FC was part of the Japan Football League (JFL). This was a top amateur league in Japan. Koichi Kawai played in 86 matches for Ehime FC in the JFL. He also scored 3 goals during this time.
Moving Up to the J2 League
In 2006, Ehime FC moved up to the J2 League. This is a professional football league in Japan. Koichi Kawai played 3 games in the J2 League. After these games, he stopped playing professional football.
In total, Koichi Kawai played 89 league games for Ehime FC. He scored 3 goals in these matches. He also played in cup matches, where he scored 2 goals in 7 appearances.
