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Kosei Shibasaki
柴崎 晃誠
Personal information
Full name Kosei Shibasaki
Date of birth (1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
2000–2002 Kunimi High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Tokyo Verdy 109 (11)
2011–2012 Kawasaki Frontale 39 (1)
2012 Tokyo Verdy (loan) 13 (0)
2013 Tokushima Vortis 38 (6)
2014–2023 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 241 (26)
Total 440 (44)
International career
2002 Japan U-18
Medal record
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Winner J1 League 2015
Runner-up J1 League 2018
Runner-up J.League Cup 2014
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 November 2023

Kosei Shibasaki (柴崎 晃誠, Shibasaki Kōsei, born August 28, 1984 in Nagasaki) is a Japanese former footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder. Kosei Shibasaki is well-known for his time with Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

He played in over 500 professional games during his career. He scored more than 50 goals from his midfield position. Kosei was a key player for Sanfrecce Hiroshima when they won the J1 League in 2015. They also won the Japanese Super Cup in 2016. He played for Sanfrecce for 10 seasons. He announced his retirement from football at the end of the 2023 season.

In June 2011, Kosei Shibasaki was chosen to join the Japan squad. They were playing against Peru. However, he did not get to play in that match.

Kosei Shibasaki's Football Journey

Kosei Shibasaki started his football career at a young age. He became a professional player in Japan. He played for several different clubs.

Starting Out in Football

Kosei Shibasaki was born on August 28, 1984, in Nagasaki, Japan. He played football in high school. From 2000 to 2002, he attended Kunimi High School. After high school, he went to Kokushikan University. He played football there from 2003 to 2006. This helped him prepare for a professional career.

Playing for Different Clubs

Kosei Shibasaki played for several teams throughout his career. Each team helped him grow as a player.

Tokyo Verdy and Kawasaki Frontale

Kosei started his professional career with Tokyo Verdy in 2007. He played there for four seasons. He appeared in 109 games and scored 11 goals. In 2011, he moved to Kawasaki Frontale. He played 39 games for them. In 2012, he returned to Tokyo Verdy for a short time on loan.

Tokushima Vortis

In 2013, Kosei joined Tokushima Vortis. He had a good season there. He played in 38 games and scored 6 goals. This was an important step in his career.

Success with Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Kosei Shibasaki joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2014. This is where he spent most of his career. He played for them for 10 seasons. He played in 241 league games and scored 26 goals. With Sanfrecce Hiroshima, he achieved great success. They won the J1 League title in 2015. They also won the Japanese Super Cup in 2016. He was a key part of their team. He retired from playing football at the end of the 2023 season.

Playing for Japan

Kosei Shibasaki was called up to the Japan squad in 2011. This was a big honor for him. Even though he did not play in the match, it showed he was one of the best players in Japan.

Achievements and Awards

Kosei Shibasaki won several important titles during his career.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Where to Find More Information

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  • Kosei Shibasaki at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
  • Profile at Sanfrecce Hiroshima

See also

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