Kozo Kinomoto
Kozo Kinomoto (木之本 興三, Kinomoto Kōzō, 8 January 1949 – 15 January 2017) was a former Japanese football player. He played for Furukawa Electric from 1972 to 1975 and forced to retire due to kidney problem.[1] Post playing career he became a sports executive and served as director in the Japan Football League until 2003.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kozo Kinomoto | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Chiba, Japan | ||
| Date of death | 15 January 2017 (aged 68) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1975 | Furukawa Electric | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
In his later years Kinomoto lost both of his legs due to health issues and died on 15 January 2017 at the age of 68.[3]
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