Satoru Kobayashi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Satoru Kobayashi | ||
| Date of birth | August 26, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Gunma, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992-1998 | NTT Kanto / Omiya Ardija | 103 | (8) |
| 1999-2000 | Sagan Tosu | 46 | (4) |
| 2001-2002 | Albirex Niigata | 52 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Satoru Kobayashi (小林 悟, Kobayashi Satoru, born August 26, 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on August 26, 1973, in Gunma, Japan. Kobayashi played as a defender during his career. He is known for playing with several Japanese clubs, including Omiya Ardija, Sagan Tosu, and Albirex Niigata.
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Satoru Kobayashi: A Football Journey
Satoru Kobayashi had an interesting career playing football in Japan. He spent many years as a defender, helping his teams. Let's look at the different clubs he played for.
Starting Out: Omiya Ardija
Satoru Kobayashi began his professional football journey in 1992. He joined a team called NTT Kanto. This team later became known as Omiya Ardija. He played for Omiya Ardija for a long time, from 1992 to 1998. During his time there, he played in 103 games and scored 8 goals. This shows he was a key player for the team.
Moving to Sagan Tosu
After leaving Omiya Ardija, Kobayashi moved to Sagan Tosu in 1999. This team played in the J2 League, which is the second division of Japanese football. He played for Sagan Tosu for two seasons, in 1999 and 2000. He played in 46 matches for them and scored 4 goals. He also played in cup competitions.
Final Club: Albirex Niigata
In 2001, Satoru Kobayashi joined Albirex Niigata, another team in the J2 League. He played for this club for two years, until 2002. During his time with Albirex Niigata, he played in 52 games and scored 2 goals. This was the last professional club he played for before he retired.
Career Summary
Over his career, Satoru Kobayashi played in many professional matches. He was a reliable defender for all the teams he played for. His journey shows how a player can contribute to different clubs over several years. He played a total of 201 league games and scored 14 goals. He also played in various cup matches.
