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 (藤本 康太, Fujimoto Kōta) was born on April 2, 1986, in Kumamoto, Japan. He is a Japanese former footballer who played as a centre back. After he stopped playing, he became a coach for the J1 League club Cerezo Osaka.
About Kota Fujimoto
Kota Fujimoto is well-known for spending his entire professional football career with one team, Cerezo Osaka. This shows how loyal he was to his club! He played for them from 2005 until he retired in 2019.
Playing Career
Kota Fujimoto started his football journey in high school, playing for Kumamoto Kokufu High School from 2002 to 2004. In 2005, he joined Cerezo Osaka, which became his only professional club. He played as a defender, helping to protect his team's goal. Over his career, he played in 218 games for Cerezo Osaka and scored 13 goals. He also played a few games for Cerezo Osaka's U-23 (under 23) team.
Winning Trophies
During his time with Cerezo Osaka, Kota Fujimoto helped his team win some important trophies. In 2017, it was a very special year for him and his team.
- They won the J.League Cup in 2017. This is a big competition for Japanese football clubs.
- They also won the Emperor's Cup in 2017. This is another major football tournament in Japan.
Winning both these cups in the same year was a great achievement for Kota and Cerezo Osaka!
Life After Playing
After a long and successful career, Kota Fujimoto decided to retire from playing football at the end of the 2019 season. However, he didn't leave the world of football. He continued to be involved with his beloved club, Cerezo Osaka, by becoming a coach. This means he now helps train and guide new players, sharing his experience and knowledge of the game.
See also
In Spanish: Kōta Fujimoto para niños
