Katsuhiro Minamoto
Katsuhiro Minamoto is a former Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He played for Cerezo Osaka from 1991 to 1997, where he was part of the team that won the championship in 1994.
In 1998, Minamoto joined his local club Sanfrecce Hiroshima, where he played until his retirement.
Biography
Early Life
Katsuhiro Minamoto was born on July 2, 1972, in Hiroshima, Japan. His passion for football led him to pursue a career in the sport after graduating from high school.
Career
Minamoto began his professional journey in 1991 when he joined Yanmar Diesel, which later became known as Cerezo Osaka. As a defensive midfielder, he quickly established himself as a key player, contributing to the team's success. Under his tenure, Cerezo Osaka won the championship in 1994 and achieved promotion to the J1 League in 1995. Despite being a regular player, Minamoto was released at the end of the 1997 season. In 1998, he returned to his hometown to play for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, donning the number 14 shirt. He concluded his playing career at the end of the 1998 season, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated midfielder in Japanese football.
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Career & Clubs
Minamoto was born in Hiroshima on 2 July 1972. After graduating from high school, he joined Yanmar Diesel (later Cerezo Osaka) in 1991. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 1991. The club won the champions in 1994 and was promoted to J1 League from 1995. Although he played as regular player, he was released end of 1997 season. In 1998, he moved to his local club Sanfrecce Hiroshima, where he wore the number 14 shirt. He retired at the end of the 1998 season.
- Club
- Cerezo Osaka (1991–1997)
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1998–1998)
Clubs
Played together with
- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorCerezo Osaka · 1995–1995
Adriano Ferreira MartinsCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010
Ahn Joon-sooCerezo Osaka- Aki ArimizuCerezo Osaka
Akihiro IenagaCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010- Akihiro KamedaSanfrecce Hiroshima
- Akihiro NishimuraCerezo Osaka · 1981–1991
- Akihiro SakataCerezo Osaka · 2007–2009
- Akihiro SatoSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2005–2010
- Akimasa TsukamotoCerezo Osaka
- Akinobu YokouchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1986–1995
- Akinori NishizawaCerezo Osaka · 1995–2000
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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