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) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Mikage Technical High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1998 | Vissel Kobe | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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. This means he was a player who helped both defend and attack for his team.
Koji Okamoto's Early Life and Football Start
Koji Okamoto was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He began his football journey while attending high school. After finishing school, he joined a professional football team. This team was called Vissel Kobe and he joined them in 1995. Vissel Kobe 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. This was a professional league in Japan. In 1996, his team performed very well. They finished in second place in the league.
This success was important for Vissel Kobe. It meant the team was promoted to a higher league. This new league was called the J1 League. The J1 League is the top professional football league in Japan. Vissel Kobe started playing in the J1 League in 1997.
However, Koji Okamoto did not play in many games during his time with Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. He decided to stop playing professional football at the end of the 1998 season.
See Also
In Spanish: Koji Okamoto para niños
