Kosuke Yamamoto is a Japanese association football player known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career with Júbilo Iwata in 2006, where he progressed through the youth ranks.
In 2014, Yamamoto was loaned to Albirex Niigata, where he had a successful stint scoring key goals.
Biography
Early Life
Kosuke Yamamoto was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. He began his football journey at Seirei Junior Football Club, where he honed his skills before moving to the youth academy of Júbilo Iwata in 2002.
Career
Yamamoto made his professional debut for Júbilo Iwata in the J1 League on September 3, 2006, coming on as a substitute in a match against Oita Trinita. After progressing through the youth ranks and completing a two-year apprenticeship, he secured a spot on the senior squad at the end of the 2007 season. In June 2014, he was loaned to Albirex Niigata, where he reunited with former coach Masaaki Yanagishita. During his time at Albirex, he made a notable impact, scoring his first goal in a 3–0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale on October 5, 2014, and contributing to the team's success with a second goal against FC Tokyo later that season. Following a successful loan spell, he returned to Júbilo Iwata for the 2016 season.
Playing Style
Yamamoto primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, showcasing his skills in both offensive and defensive roles on the pitch. His versatility and tactical awareness have made him a valuable player for his teams throughout his career.
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Career & Clubs
Júbilo Iwata
Yamamoto, who was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, started his career at Seirei Junior Football Club before transferring to Júbilo Iwata's youth academy in 2002. He won himself a contract and was promoted to the senior squad at the end of the 2007 season after progressing through the youth ranks at the club and completing his two-year apprenticeship. He made his first team debut for the Júbilo in the J1 League match on 3 September 2006, when he came on as a late substitute for Robert Cullen in the 3–2 defeat to Oita Trinita at Ōita Bank Dome.
Albirex Niigata
On 16 June 2014, Yamamoto completed a move to Albirex Niigata on loan thus being reunited with former coach Masaaki Yanagishita. He made his Albirex debut on 19 July, starting against Urawa Red Diamonds, before being substituted by Sho Naruoka in the 84th minute. He scored his first goal for Albirex in a 3–0 win over Kawasaki Frontale at Big Swan on 5 October 2014. Yamamoto's second league goal for Albirex came in a 3–1 win over FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium on 22 November, scoring the winning goal for the away side. Following a successful debut campaign, Yamamoto agreed to a second season on loan at Albirex Niigata.
Return to Júbilo
After a two years-loan and some good displays with Albirex, Júbilo took back Yamamoto for 2016 season.
Club
Updated to 19 February 2019.
1Includes Suruga Bank Championship.
- Club
- Albirex Niigata (2014–2015)
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (2006–)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2007–2009)
- Club
- Japan national under-23 football team (2010–2010)
Clubs
- Júbilo Iwata2006current
- Japan national under-20 association football team2007–2009
- Japan national under-23 football team2010–2010
- Albirex Niigata2014–2015
Played together with
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
- Adílson Luíz AnastácioJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1989
- Akihiko TakeshigeAlbirex Niigata · 2013–2013
- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
- Akihiro KuriharaAlbirex Niigata
Akihito OzawaAlbirex Niigata- Akira KonnoJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999
- Akira MatsumoriJúbilo Iwata
- Akiyoshi OhashiJúbilo Iwata
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Identifiers & aliases
Kosuke Yamamoto is a Japanese footballer who plays for Matsumoto Yamaga FC. Mainly as a defensive midfielder.
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