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Kota Fukatsu
深津 康太
Personal information
Full name Kota Fukatsu
Date of birth (1984-08-10) August 10, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Inzai, Chiba, Japan
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Iwate Grulla Morioka
Number 51
Youth career
2000–2002 Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Nagoya Grampus Eight 4 (0)
2005 Mito HollyHock (loan) 39 (3)
2006 Kashiwa Reysol 0 (0)
2007–2008 FC Gifu 56 (4)
2009–2010 FC Machida Zelvia 56 (3)
2011–2012 Tokyo Verdy 49 (4)
2013–2023 FC Machida Zelvia 379 (17)
2023- Iwate Grulla Morioka 5 (0)
Total 588 (31)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:59 8 January 2024 (AEST)

Kota Fukatsu (深津 康太, Fukatsu Kōta, born 10 August 1984) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a defender, which means his main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He currently plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.

Kota Fukatsu's Football Journey

Kota Fukatsu started his football career in high school. He played for Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School from 2000 to 2002. This was where he developed his skills as a young player.

Early Professional Career

After high school, Kota Fukatsu joined his first professional club, Nagoya Grampus Eight, in 2003. He played there until 2006. During this time, he also spent some time on loan at Mito HollyHock in 2005. A loan means he played for a different team for a short period.

In 2006, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. These early years helped him gain experience in different Japanese football leagues.

Playing for FC Gifu and FC Machida Zelvia

From 2007 to 2008, Kota Fukatsu played for FC Gifu. He was an important part of their team during these two seasons.

He then joined FC Machida Zelvia for the first time in 2009. He played there for two years, until 2010. This was a significant period for him.

Time at Tokyo Verdy

In 2011, Kota Fukatsu moved to Tokyo Verdy. He played for this club for two seasons, until 2012. Playing for different teams helped him grow as a defender.

Return to FC Machida Zelvia

Kota Fukatsu returned to FC Machida Zelvia in 2013. This was a very long and successful period for him. He played for the club for ten years, from 2013 to 2023. He became a key player and leader for the team during this time.

He played in many matches for FC Machida Zelvia. He helped the team in various leagues, including the JFL, J3 League, and J2 League.

Current Club

Since 2023, Kota Fukatsu has been playing for Iwate Grulla Morioka. He continues his career as a professional football player, using his experience to help his current team.

See also

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