Yuji Kimura facts for kids
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| Full name | Yuji Kimura | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 October 1987 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Minato, Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Kagoshima United FC | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2005 | Kawasaki Frontale Youth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 79 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Oita Trinita | 45 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Tokushima Vortis | 75 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Roasso Kumamoto (loan) | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Mito HollyHock | 119 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Kagoshima United | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Yuji Kimura (木村 祐志, Kimura Yūji, born 5 October 1987 in Minato, Tokyo) is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for the club Kagoshima United FC. Yuji has played for many different teams throughout his career.
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Yuji Kimura's Football Journey
Yuji Kimura started his football journey when he was young. He joined the youth team of Kawasaki Frontale in 2000. He played there until 2005, learning many important skills.
Starting Professional Career
In 2006, Yuji officially became a professional player for Kawasaki Frontale. He played with them until 2010. During his time there, his team was a runner-up in the J1 League several times. They also reached the finals of the J.League Cup twice. This showed he was part of a strong team.
Moving to New Teams
After Kawasaki Frontale, Yuji moved to Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2011. He played there for two years. Then, in 2013, he joined Oita Trinita. He continued to play as a midfielder, helping his teams in the J1 League and J2 League.
Playing for Tokushima Vortis
From 2015 to 2017, Yuji played for Tokushima Vortis. This was a busy period for him. He played in many matches and even scored some goals. In 2017, he also had a short loan period with Roasso Kumamoto. A loan means he played for another team temporarily.
Joining Mito HollyHock
In 2018, Yuji Kimura joined Mito HollyHock. He played for this club for several years, until 2021. He was a key player for them, appearing in many games.
Current Club: Kagoshima United FC
Since 2022, Yuji has been playing for Kagoshima United FC. He continues to be an important part of the team. For the 2024 J2 League season, he was even named the captain of Kagoshima United. Being a captain is a big honor. It means his teammates and coaches trust him to lead the team.
What Does a Midfielder Do?
Yuji Kimura plays as a midfielder. A midfielder is a very important position in football. They play in the middle of the field. Their job is to help both the defense and the attack.
Midfielder's Role
Midfielders help stop the other team from scoring. They also help their own team score goals. They run a lot, pass the ball, and try to control the game. It takes a lot of energy and skill to be a good midfielder.
See also
In Spanish: Yuji Kimura para niños
