Koji Okamoto facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Koji Okamoto | ||
| Date of birth | April 9, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Hyogo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Mikage Technical High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–1998 | Vissel Kobe | ||
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Koji Okamoto (岡本 浩司, Okamoto Koji, born April 9, 1976) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was born on April 9, 1976, in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Koji Okamoto played as a midfielder during his career.
Early Life and Career Start
Koji Okamoto was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He started his football journey in high school. After finishing school, he joined a professional football team called Vissel Kobe in 1995. This team was based in his home area.
Playing for Vissel Kobe
When Koji Okamoto joined Vissel Kobe, the team was part of the Japan Football League. In 1996, his team did very well and finished in second place. This success meant that Vissel Kobe was promoted to a higher league called the J1 League starting in 1997. The J1 League is the top professional football league in Japan.
However, Koji Okamoto didn't get to play in many games during his time with Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. He retired from playing professional football at the end of the 1998 season.
See also
In Spanish: Koji Okamoto para niños
