Kota Fujimoto facts for kids
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| Full name | Kota Fujimoto | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1986 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kumamoto, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Kumamoto Kokufu High School | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 2005–2019 | Cerezo Osaka | 218 | (13) | ||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | → Cerezo Osaka U-23 | 8 | (0) | ||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||
Kota Fujimoto (born April 2, 1986) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a centre back, which is a defensive position in football. Fujimoto spent his entire playing career with the club Cerezo Osaka. After retiring as a player, he became a coach for the same club.
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Kota Fujimoto's Football Journey
Kota Fujimoto started his football journey in his youth. He played for Kumamoto Kokufu High School from 2002 to 2004. This helped him prepare for a professional career.
Playing for Cerezo Osaka
Fujimoto joined Cerezo Osaka in 2005. He played for this club for his entire professional career. He was a key player in the team's defense. A centre back's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They are often strong and good at heading the ball.
Fujimoto played many games for Cerezo Osaka. He made 218 appearances and scored 13 goals in league matches. He also played in cup competitions. He retired from playing football at the end of the 2019 season.
Winning Trophies
During his time with Cerezo Osaka, Kota Fujimoto helped his team win important trophies. In 2017, Cerezo Osaka had a very successful year. They won two major competitions:
- J.League Cup: This is a big cup competition in Japan.
- Emperor's Cup: This is another important knockout tournament in Japanese football.
Winning these trophies was a highlight of his career. It showed his dedication and skill as a defender.
From Player to Coach
After retiring as a player in 2019, Kota Fujimoto did not leave football. He decided to stay with Cerezo Osaka. He is now a coach for the club. This means he helps train the players and teaches them about the game. It is a new way for him to contribute to the team he played for so long.
External Links
- Profile at Cerezo Osaka
- Kota Fujimoto at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Kōta Fujimoto para niños
