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Kotaro Yamazaki
山崎 光太郎

Personal information
Full name	Kotaro Yamazaki
Date of birth	(1978-10-19) October 19, 1978 (age 45)
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
1994–1996	Shimizu Higashi High School
1999–2000	Chukyo University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1997–1998	Nagoya Grampus Eight	0	(0)
2001–2002	Shimizu S-Pulse	9	(0)
2003–2007	Ventforet Kofu	73	(10)
Total		82	(10)
National team
1995	Japan U-17	3	(1)
Honours Shimizu S-Pulse Winner Emperor's Cup 2001 Representing  Japan AFC U-16 Championship Gold 1994 Qatar
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Kotaro Yamazaki (山崎 光太郎, Yamazaki Kotaro, born October 19, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.

Club career

Yamazaki was born in Shizuoka on October 19, 1978. After graduating from Shimizu Higashi High School, he joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1997. He also entered in Chukyo University. However he had no opportunity to play at Grampus. He left Grampus and joined Chukyo University team in 1999. After graduating from the university, he joined his local club Shimizu S-Pulse in 2001. He moved to J2 League club Ventforet Kofu in 2003. The club was promoted to J1 League in 2006. He retired end of 2007 season.

National team career

In August 1995, Yamazaki was selected Japan U-17 national team for 1995 U-17 World Championship. He played all 3 matches and scored a goal against United States.

Club statistics

See also

In Spanish: Kotaro Yamazaki para niños