Satoru Kobayashi

Kobayashi was born in Gunma Prefecture on August 26, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined the Japan Football League club NTT Kanto (later Omiya Ardija) in 1992. Although he did not play much at first, he played often in 1994. In 1999, he moved to the newly promoted J2 League club, Sagan Tosu. He played often as a side back and side midfielder over two seasons until 2000. In May 2001, he joined the J2 club Albirex Niigata. Although he did play much in 2001, he became a regular player as a right side back in 2002. He retired at the end of the 2002 season.