Yuzo Kobayashi facts for kids
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| Full name | Yuzo Kobayashi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hamura, Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Shizuoka Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2010 | Kashiwa Reysol | 183 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2016 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 187 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Sagan Tosu | 65 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Criacao Shinjuku | 16 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 451 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2021 season | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yuzo Kobayashi (小林 祐三, Kobayashi Yūzō, born 15 November 1985) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He was born on November 15, 1985, in Hamura, Tokyo, Japan. Yuzo played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for several clubs in Japan during his career and also represented his country in youth tournaments.
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Playing for Japan
Youth Team Experience
In June 2005, Yuzo Kobayashi was chosen to play for Japan's national team for players under 20 years old. This team went to the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, which is a big international tournament for young football stars. Yuzo played in all four matches during this championship. He played as a defensive midfielder, helping to protect his team's goal.
Club Career Highlights
Starting with Kashiwa Reysol
Yuzo Kobayashi began his professional club career in 2004 with Kashiwa Reysol. He played for this team for seven years, until 2010. During his time there, he played in 183 league matches and scored 3 goals. In 2010, his team won the J2 League title, which is the second division of Japanese professional football.
Moving to Yokohama F. Marinos
From 2011 to 2016, Yuzo played for Yokohama F. Marinos. This was a very successful period for him. He played in 187 league games and scored 3 goals. In 2013, his team won the Emperor's Cup, which is a major knockout football competition in Japan. They also finished as runners-up in the J1 League that same year.
Later Career Teams
After leaving Yokohama F. Marinos, Yuzo joined Sagan Tosu in 2017. He played for them until 2020, appearing in 65 league matches. His final professional club was Criacao Shinjuku in 2021, where he played 16 games.
Achievements and Awards
Club Honours
Yuzo Kobayashi achieved several important awards and titles during his club career:
- J2 League:
- Winner with Kashiwa Reysol in 2010
- Emperor's Cup:
- Winner with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2013
- Runner-up with Kashiwa Reysol in 2008
- J1 League:
- Runner-up with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2013
International Honours
- AFC U-19 Championship:
- Third place with Japan U-20 in 2004 Malaysia
See also
In Spanish: Yūzō Kobayashi para niños
