Koji Kataoka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Koji Kataoka | ||
| Date of birth | June 19, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Miyako, Fukuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–2009 | Tokushima Vortis | 301 | (40) |
| Total | 301 | (40) | |
| National team | |||
| 1999 | JFL XI | 4 | (2) |
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Koji Kataoka (片岡 功二, Kataoka Kōji, born June 19, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented midfielder who played for Tokushima Vortis for many years. Koji Kataoka is known for his long career and for helping his team win an important international cup.
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Who is Koji Kataoka?
Koji Kataoka was born on June 19, 1977, in Miyako, Fukuoka, Japan. He grew up to become a professional football player. He played in the position of a midfielder, which is a very important role on a football team.
Playing as a Midfielder
A midfielder in football plays in the middle of the field. Their job is to help both the defenders and the attackers. They need to be good at passing the ball, tackling opponents, and running a lot. Midfielders are often seen as the engine of the team, connecting all the parts of the game.
His Time at Tokushima Vortis
Koji Kataoka spent his entire professional career playing for one club, Tokushima Vortis. He joined the team in 1996 and played there until he retired in 2009. This is quite rare for a football player to stay with one club for so long!
Key Achievements and Games
During his time with Tokushima Vortis, Koji Kataoka played in 301 games. These are called "caps" in football. He also scored 40 goals for his team. This shows he was a consistent and important player.
One of his biggest achievements was winning the 1999 Bangabandhu Cup. He won this cup with a special team called the Japan Football League XI. This team was made up of some of the best players from the Japan Football League at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Koji Kataoka para niños
