Kunie Kitamoto facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kunie Kitamoto | ||
| Date of birth | September 18, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Nara, Nara, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Vissel Kobe (Assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Nara Ikuei High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2018 | Vissel Kobe | 394 | (16) |
| 2019 | Simork | 4 | (0) |
| 2019 | Chamchuri United | ||
| Total | 398 | (16) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kunie Kitamoto (北本 久仁衛, Kitamoto Kunie, born September 18, 1981) is a Japanese football player. He was born on September 18, 1981. He is now an assistant manager for the football club Vissel Kobe.
Playing Career Highlights
Kunie Kitamoto started his football journey in Nara, Japan. After finishing high school, he joined the professional club Vissel Kobe in the year 2000. This club plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
Becoming a Key Player
Kitamoto made his first appearance in a game in 2001. By 2002, he became a regular player for Vissel Kobe. He played as a center back, which is a defender who helps protect the team's goal. He was known for being a strong and reliable player.
Years with Vissel Kobe
Kitamoto spent a very long time, 19 years, playing for Vissel Kobe. During his time, the team sometimes played in the J1 League and sometimes in the J2 League. The J2 League is the second-highest league in Japan.
For example, in 2006, Vissel Kobe played in the J2 League. But they worked hard and were promoted back to J1. Later, in 2012, they were relegated to J2 again. However, they quickly got promoted back to J1 the very next year.
Even though his playing time started to decrease after 2013, Kitamoto remained a loyal player. He finally left Vissel Kobe after the 2018 season, ending a big part of his career with the club.
See also
In Spanish: Kunie Kitamoto for kids
