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Yuki Kuriyama
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Full name Yuki Kuriyama
Date of birth (1988-09-15) September 15, 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Sagan Tosu 4 (1)
2009 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 2 (1)
2010 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki 16 (13)
2011–2014 Kagoshima United FC 59 (55)
Total 81 (70)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Yuki Kuriyama (栗山 裕貴, Kuriyama Yūki, born September 15, 1988) is a former Japanese footballer. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.

Yuki Kuriyama's Football Journey

Yuki Kuriyama was born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, on September 15, 1988. He grew up with a passion for football and worked hard to become a professional player. His journey in football saw him play for several different clubs in Japan.

Playing as a Forward

As a forward, Yuki Kuriyama was a key player in his teams' attacks. Forwards are usually positioned closest to the opponent's goal. Their main goal is to score by kicking or heading the ball into the net. They also help create chances for other players to score.

His Club Career

Yuki Kuriyama started his professional career with Sagan Tosu. He played for them from 2007 to 2009. During this time, he made a few appearances and scored one goal.

In 2009, he also played for Matsumoto Yamaga FC. He continued to show his skills by scoring another goal in the games he played for them.

Later, in 2010, Kuriyama joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki. This was a very successful year for him, as he scored 13 goals in 16 games. This shows he was a strong scorer for his team.

From 2011 to 2014, he played for Kagoshima United FC. This was the longest period he spent with one club. He played 59 games and scored an impressive 55 goals. This made him a very important player for Kagoshima United FC.

Overall, Yuki Kuriyama played in 81 games during his career and scored a total of 70 goals. This is a great achievement for a forward.

See also

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