Kosuke Kitani

Kosuke Kitani (木谷 公亮, Kitani Kosuke, born October 9, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.

Kosuke Kitani
木谷 公亮
Personal information
Full name Kosuke Kitani
Date of birth (1978-10-09) October 9, 1978
Place of birth Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1994–1996 Shutoku High School
1997–2000 Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Omiya Ardija 46 (3)
2005–2009 Vegalta Sendai 159 (2)
2010–2013 Sagan Tosu 75 (6)
2013–2014 FC Gifu 42 (1)
Total 322 (12)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Kitani was born in Kamagaya on October 9, 1978. After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined J2 League club Omiya Ardija in 2001. Although he debuted in first season, he could hardly play in the match until summer 2003. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and center back from summer 2003.[1] However his opportunity to play decreased in 2004. Although Ardija won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1 League from 2005, he left the club end of 2004 season without playing J1.

In 2005, Kitani signed with J2 club Vegalta Sendai. He became a regular player as center back soon and played many matches until 2008. However he could hardly play in the match behind Kodai Watanabe and Elizeu in 2009. Although Vegalta won the champions and was promoted to J1 from 2010, he left the club end of 2009 season without playing J1 again.

In 2010, Kitani signed with J2 club Sagan Tosu. He became a regular player soon. In 2011, he played all 38 matches and Sagan won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1. Although he played in J1 first time in his career in 2012, he lost his position and could only play 4 matches in late in 2012 season.[2]

In July 2013, Kitani moved to J2 club FC Gifu. He played all 17 matches in 2013 season.[3] Although he played many matches in 2014, he retired end of 2014 season.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
2001Omiya ArdijaJ2 League10000010
20022030-50
200325220-272
200418120-201
Total4637000533
2005Vegalta SendaiJ2 League41110-421
200645020-470
200741000-410
200830100-301
20092020-40
Total159250-1642
2010Sagan TosuJ2 League33320-353
201138300-383
2012J1 League40000040
201300001010
Total7562010786
2013FC GifuJ2 League17110-181
201425000-250
Total42110-431
Career total 322161701034016

References


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