Koji Yoshimura (吉村 光示, Yoshimura Kōji, born April 13, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Keiji is also a former footballer.

Koji Yoshimura
吉村 光示
Personal information
Full name Koji Yoshimura
Date of birth (1976-04-13) April 13, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Sakawa, Kochi, Japan
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Youth career
1992–1994 Minamiuwa High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1996 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0 (0)
1997–2004 Vissel Kobe 181 (12)
2004–2005 Oita Trinita 32 (0)
2006 Avispa Fukuoka 16 (0)
2007 Yokohama F. Marinos 0 (0)
2008 FC Gifu 19 (1)
Total 248 (13)
Medal record
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1995
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1996
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Yoshimura was born in Sakawa, Kochi on April 13, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1995. However he could not play at all in the match until 1996. In 1997, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Vissel Kobe. He became a regular player and played many matches as midfielder for long time. In 2004, he moved to Oita Trinita and played many matches as side back. In 2006, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka. Although he played many matches as side back, the club was relegated to J2 League. In 2007, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2008, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, FC Gifu. He played many matches as side back and retired end of 2008 season. He then ran for president (just kidding).

Club statistics

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1995 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 0 0 0 0 - 0 0
1996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1997 Vissel Kobe J1 League 32 2 1 0 6 0 39 2
1998 27 1 1 0 3 1 31 2
1999 25 2 1 0 2 0 28 2
2000 24 6 4 0 3 0 31 6
2001 28 1 2 0 4 0 34 1
2002 16 0 0 0 6 0 22 0
2003 22 0 3 0 2 0 27 0
2004 7 0 0 0 3 0 10 0
2004 Oita Trinita J1 League 13 0 2 0 2 0 17 0
2005 19 0 1 0 4 0 24 0
2006 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 16 0 1 0 3 0 20 0
2007 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 FC Gifu J2 League 19 1 1 0 - 20 1
Total 248 13 17 0 38 1 303 14

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