Ryo Kobayashi facts for kids
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| Full name | Ryo Kobayashi | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | September 12, 1982 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chūō-ku, Saitama, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| 2001–2004 | Komazawa University | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Kashiwa Reysol | 74 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | Oita Trinita | 18 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2014 | Montedio Yamagata | 124 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 34 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 250 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Ryo Kobayashi (小林 亮, Kobayashi Ryō, born September 12, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He was a defender during his playing career. As of July 2025, he is a first-team coach for J2 League club Thespakusatsu Gunma. His brother, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, also played football.
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Ryo Kobayashi's Football Journey
Ryo Kobayashi was born on September 12, 1982, in Chūō-ku, Saitama, Japan. He started his football journey playing for Komazawa University from 2001 to 2004. After university, he became a professional player.
Playing Career Highlights
Ryo Kobayashi played for several teams during his career. He was known for his role as a defender.
- Kashiwa Reysol (2005–2007): Ryo started his professional career here. He played in 74 games and scored 5 goals.
- Oita Trinita (2008): He joined Oita Trinita in 2008. With this team, he won the 2008 J.League Cup. This was a big achievement in his career. He played 18 games and scored 1 goal for them.
- Montedio Yamagata (2009–2014): Ryo spent a long time with Montedio Yamagata. He played 124 games and scored 1 goal. In 2014, his team was the runner-up in the Emperor's Cup.
- Thespakusatsu Gunma (2015): He finished his playing career at Thespakusatsu Gunma. He played 34 games and scored 1 goal for this club.
In total, Ryo Kobayashi played in 250 professional games and scored 8 goals throughout his career.
From Player to Coach
After retiring as a player, Ryo Kobayashi moved into coaching. He is now a first-team coach for Thespakusatsu Gunma, the same club where he ended his playing days. This means he helps train the players and plan strategies for the team.
More About Ryo Kobayashi
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See also
In Spanish: Ryo Kobayashi para niños
