Kozo Hosokawa facts for kids

Kozo Hosokawa (細川 浩三, Hosokawa Kōzō, born August 3, 1971) is a Japanese former football player. He played as a defender for Kyoto Purple Sanga during his career.

Kozo Hosokawa's Early Life and Career

Kozo Hosokawa was born in Kyoto, Japan, on August 3, 1971. He loved football from a young age. He played for his high school team at Yamashiro High School. After high school, he continued to play football while studying at Aoyama Gakuin University.

Joining Kyoto Purple Sanga

After finishing university, Kozo Hosokawa joined a football club called Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1994. This club was part of the Japan Football League at the time. He quickly became an important player for the team.

Playing as a Defender

Hosokawa usually played as a defender. He could play on either the right or left side of the field. His job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was known for his strong defense and helping his team win games.

Moving Up to the J1 League

Kozo Hosokawa's team, Kyoto Purple Sanga, did very well. In 1996, they achieved a big goal. They moved up to the top Japanese football league, which is called the J1 League. This was an exciting time for the club and its players.

Retirement from Football

Even though his team reached the J1 League, Kozo Hosokawa did not play as many games in 1996. At the end of that season, he decided to retire from professional football. He finished his career having played 56 games and scored 5 goals for Kyoto Purple Sanga.

Career Statistics

Here is a summary of Kozo Hosokawa's playing record:

External Links

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• Kyotosangadc

See also

In Spanish: Kozo Hosokawa para niños