Koki Kotegawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Koki Kotegawa | |||||||||
| Date of birth | September 12, 1989 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Ōita, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | |||||||||
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Current team
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Oita Trinita | |||||||||
| Number | 20 | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Oita Trinita U-18 | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2007–2012 | Oita Trinita | 36 | (1) | |||||||
| 2013–2016 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 166 | (22) | |||||||
| 2017– | Oita Trinita | 63 | (7) | |||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 December 2019 | ||||||||||
Koki Kotegawa (小手川 宏基, born September 12, 1989) is a Japanese football player. He plays as an attacking midfielder. Koki currently plays for Oita Trinita, a team in Japan.
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Koki Kotegawa's Football Journey
Koki Kotegawa started his football career at a young age. He has played for two main clubs in Japan. He is known for his skills in the midfield.
Early Days and First Club
Koki joined the youth team of Oita Trinita when he was younger. From 2005 to 2007, he played for their U-18 squad. This is where he developed his football talents.
He then joined the main Oita Trinita team in 2007. He played for them in the J1 League and J2 League. During this time, he played 36 games and scored 1 goal. A big moment for him was winning the J.League Cup with Oita Trinita in 2008.
Playing for Giravanz Kitakyushu
In 2013, Koki moved to another Japanese team, Giravanz Kitakyushu. He spent four seasons with this club, from 2013 to 2016. He was a very important player for them.
During his time at Giravanz Kitakyushu, he played in 166 matches. He scored 22 goals for the team. This showed his ability to both play in midfield and score goals.
Back to Oita Trinita
After his time with Giravanz Kitakyushu, Koki returned to his former club, Oita Trinita, in 2017. He continued to play as an attacking midfielder.
As of December 2019, he had played 63 more games for Oita Trinita. He scored 7 goals in these matches. His return helped his old team.
Career Highlights
Koki Kotegawa has had a successful career in Japanese football. He has played many games in both the J1 and J2 Leagues. His dedication and skill have made him a respected player.
His biggest team achievement is winning the J.League Cup in 2008. This is a major trophy in Japanese football.
See also
In Spanish: Kōki Kotegawa para niños
