Hiromi Kojima
Hiromi Kojima is a former Japanese football player born in 1977.
In 2002, he played for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, marking the start of his journey through multiple clubs.
Kojima had a notable tenure at Vissel Kobe from 2003 to 2005, where he transitioned to a defensive midfielder.
Biography
Early Life
Hiromi Kojima was born on December 12, 1977, in Nogata, Japan. He developed a passion for football at a young age, which led him to pursue a career in the sport. After graduating from high school, he took a significant step towards his dream by joining Gamba Osaka in 1996.
Career
Kojima's professional career began with Gamba Osaka, where he played primarily as a forward. He made his mark in the team during the late 1990s and early 2000s, sharing the field with notable players like Tsuneyasu Miyamoto and Junichi Inamoto. However, by 2001, his playing time diminished as he found himself behind Kota Yoshihara in the lineup. In 2002, he transitioned to several clubs, including Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Omiya Ardija, before moving to Oita Trinita in 2003. Later that year, he joined Vissel Kobe, where he was converted to a defensive midfielder in 2004. His career continued with FC Gifu from 2006 until his retirement at the end of the 2008 season.
Kojima also had a brief stint with the Japan national team, making his debut on April 26, 2000, in a match against South Korea. His contributions to the national team, although limited, marked an important milestone in his career as he represented his country on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Kojima was born in Nogata on December 12, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined Gamba Osaka in 1996. He played many matches as forward from 1997. Around this time, many young players Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, Junichi Inamoto and Ryuji Bando got an opportunity to play in the club. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Kota Yoshihara in 2001. From 2002, he played for Consadole Sapporo (2002), Omiya Ardija (2002), Oita Trinita (2003) and Vissel Kobe (2003-05). At Vissel Kobe, he was converted to mainly defensive midfielder in 2004. He moved to Regional Leagues club FC Gifu in 2006. He retired end of 2008 season.
On April 26, 2000, Kojima debuted for Japan national team against South Korea.
- Club
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (2002–2002)
- Club
- Oita Trinita (2003–2003)
- Club
- FC Gifu (2006–2008)
- Club
- Vissel Kobe (2003–2005)
- Club
- RB Omiya Ardija (2002–2002)
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (1996–2002)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2000–2000)
- Club
- FC Gifu (2008–2009)
- Club
- FC Kariya (2009–2009)
Clubs
- Gamba Osaka1996–2002
- Japan men's national football team2000–2000
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2002–2002
- RB Omiya Ardija2002–2002
- Oita Trinita2003–2003
- Vissel Kobe2003–2005
- FC Gifu2006–2008
- FC Gifu2008–2009
- FC Kariya2009–2009
Played together with
- Adalto Batista da SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2001–2001
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoFC Gifu · 2012–2012
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorGamba Osaka · 2016
Adi RochaGamba Osaka · 2013–2013
Ado OnaiwuOita Trinita
Adriano Ferreira MartinsGamba Osaka · 2011–2011- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2010–2011
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2013–2013
Akhrik TsveibaGamba Osaka · 1994–1996- Akihiro EndōVissel Kobe · 2005–2007
- Akihiro HyodoOita Trinita · 2015–2015
Akihiro IenagaGamba Osaka · 2004–2010
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Hiromi Kojima is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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