Motoki Kawasaki (川崎 元気, Kawasaki Motoki, born February 2, 1979) is a former Japanese football player.

Motoki Kawasaki
川崎 元気
Personal information
Full name Motoki Kawasaki
Date of birth (1979-02-02) February 2, 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Oita, Japan
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1994–1996 Oita High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2001 Oita Trinita 102 (15)
2001 Gamba Osaka 0 (0)
2002–2003 Sagan Tosu 74 (7)
2004–2005 ALO'S Hokuriku 45 (14)
2006–2007 Banditonce Kobe 27 (10)
2008–2010 V-Varen Nagasaki 73 (9)
Total 321 (55)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Kawasaki was born in Oita Prefecture on February 2, 1979. After graduating from high school, he joined the Japan Football League club Oita Trinity (later Oita Trinita) based in his local area in 1997. He played many matches as offensive midfielder from his first season and the club was promoted to the new J2 League in 1999. In July 2001, he moved to the J1 League club Gamba Osaka. However he did not play in any matches. In 2002, he moved to the J2 club Sagan Tosu. He became a regular player as an offensive midfielder and played often over two seasons. In 2004, he moved to the Japan Football League (JFL) club ALO'S Hokuriku. Although he played often in 2004, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005. In 2006, he moved to the Regional Leagues club Banditonce Kobe. He played as a regular player for two seasons. In 2008, he moved to the Regional Leagues club V-Varen Nagasaki. He played in many matches and the club was promoted to the JFL in 2009. He retired at the end of the 2010 season.

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
1997 Oita Trinity Football League 15 2 2 0 - 17 2
1998 25 5 3 0 - 28 5
1999 Oita Trinita J2 League 13 3 2 1 0 0 15 4
2000 38 5 2 1 2 1 42 7
2001 11 0 0 0 3 0 14 0
2001 Gamba Osaka J1 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 Sagan Tosu J2 League 39 3 3 0 - 42 3
2003 35 4 1 0 - 36 4
2004 ALO'S Hokuriku Football League 29 9 2 0 - 31 9
2005 16 5 1 0 - 17 5
2006 Banditonce Kobe Regional Leagues 13 3 4 0 - 17 3
2007 14 7 3 0 - 17 7
2008 V-Varen Nagasaki Regional Leagues 17 6 - - 17 6
2009 Football League 23 2 2 0 - 25 2
2010 33 1 1 0 - 34 1
Total 321 55 26 2 5 1 352 58

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