Mitsuaki Kojima facts for kids
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| Full name | Mitsuaki Kojima | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 14 July 1968 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nagasaki, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1986 | Kunimi High School | |||||||||||||||
| 1987–1990 | Tokyo University of Agriculture | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Fujitsu | 46 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1998 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 155 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2002 | Avispa Fukuoka | 109 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 310 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Mitsuaki Kojima (小島 光顕, Kojima Mitsuaki, born 14 July 1968) is a former Japanese football player. He was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on July 14, 1968. Kojima played as a defender and a midfielder during his career. He is known for playing with clubs like Fujitsu, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and Avispa Fukuoka.
Mitsuaki Kojima's Football Career
Mitsuaki Kojima started his football journey after finishing college. In 1991, he joined a team called Fujitsu. He quickly became an important player for them. He played as a defensive midfielder, helping to protect the team's goal.
In 1993, Kojima moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Here, he showed his skills by playing in different positions. He was not only a defensive midfielder but also a strong defender. He was a regular player for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
During his time with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the team achieved great success. They finished second in the J1 League in 1994. They also reached the finals of the Emperor's Cup in both 1995 and 1996.
In 1999, Kojima joined Avispa Fukuoka. He continued to be a key player, often playing as a center back. This position meant he was one of the main defenders in the middle of the field.
Avispa Fukuoka faced a tough time in 2001. The club was moved down to the J2 League, which is a lower division. Kojima continued to play often in 2002. However, he decided to leave the club and retired from football at the end of the 2002 season. He played a total of 310 games in his career.
See also
In Spanish: Mitsuaki Kojima para niños
