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Kosuke Yoshii
吉井 孝輔
Personal information
Full name Kosuke Yoshii
Date of birth (1986-03-19) March 19, 1986 (age 39)
Place of birth Aira, Kagoshima, Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Youth career
2001–2003 Kagoshima Josei High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Shonan Bellmare 7 (0)
2006–2014 Roasso Kumamoto 209 (11)
2016–2019 Kagoshima United 66 (7)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Kosuke Yoshii (吉井 孝輔, Yoshii Kōsuke) is a former professional Japanese football player. He was born on March 19, 1986, in Aira, Kagoshima, Japan. Yoshii played as a Midfielder during his career. He spent many years playing for different teams in Japan's professional leagues before he retired.

Kosuke Yoshii's Football Journey

Starting Out in Football

Kosuke Yoshii began his football journey during his high school years. From 2001 to 2003, he played for Kagoshima Josei High School. This is where he started to develop his skills and passion for the sport.

Professional Career Begins

Yoshii started his professional career in 2004 when he joined Shonan Bellmare. This team played in the J2 League, which is a major professional football league in Japan. He played for Shonan Bellmare for a few seasons, gaining experience as a young player.

Time with Roasso Kumamoto

In 2006, Yoshii moved to Roasso Kumamoto. He spent a significant part of his career with this club, playing for them until 2014. During his time at Roasso Kumamoto, he became a key player and appeared in over 200 matches. He scored 11 goals for the team, showing his ability to contribute to the attack from his midfield position.

Later Career at Kagoshima United

After his time with Roasso Kumamoto, Yoshii later joined Kagoshima United. He played for this team from 2016 to 2019. Here, he continued to be an important part of the squad, playing in 66 matches and scoring 7 goals. He eventually retired from professional football after his time with Kagoshima United.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kosuke Yoshii played in various Japanese leagues, including the J2 League and J3 League. He was known for his role as a midfielder, helping his teams both defend and attack. His long career shows his dedication and skill in Japanese football.

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