Takuya Kokeguchi facts for kids
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| Full name | Takuya Kokeguchi | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 13 July 1985 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Okayama, Okayama, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Tamano Konan High School | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 2004–2009 | Cerezo Osaka | 86 | (4) | ||||||||||
| 2008 | → JEF United Chiba (loan) | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2010–2019 | Kataller Toyama | 282 | (59) | ||||||||||
| National team | |||||||||||||
| 2005 | Japan U-20 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||
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Takuya Kokeguchi (苔口 卓也, born on July 13, 1985) is a former professional Japanese football player. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he played closer to the opponent's goal to score. He spent most of his career playing for Japanese clubs, especially Kataller Toyama.
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Takuya Kokeguchi's Club Journey
Takuya Kokeguchi started his professional football journey in 2004. He joined Cerezo Osaka, a well-known club in Japan. He played many matches for them, showing his skills as a forward.
Playing for Cerezo Osaka
From 2004 to 2007, Kokeguchi was a key player for Cerezo Osaka. He helped the team in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Later, in 2007, the team played in the J2 League.
A Loan to JEF United Chiba
In 2008, Kokeguchi went on loan to JEF United Chiba. This means he played for them for a short time. He gained more experience in the J1 League before returning to Cerezo Osaka in 2009.
His Time at Kataller Toyama
In 2010, Takuya Kokeguchi joined Kataller Toyama. This club became a very important part of his career. He played for them for a whole decade, until 2019. He was a strong player for Kataller Toyama, scoring many goals. He played in both the J2 League and the J3 League with them. After a long and successful career, he retired from playing football at the end of the 2019 season.
Representing Japan: National Team Career
Besides playing for clubs, Takuya Kokeguchi also had the chance to play for his country. He was part of the Japan U-20 national team.
Playing in the World Youth Championship
In June 2005, Kokeguchi was chosen to play in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. This is a big international tournament for young players. He played in two matches during this important event, representing Japan on a global stage.
