Kotaro Yamazaki

Kotaro Yamazaki (山崎 光太郎, Yamazaki Kotaro, born October 19, 1978) is a former Japanese football player.

Kotaro Yamazaki
山崎 光太郎
Personal information
Full name Kotaro Yamazaki
Date of birth (1978-10-19) October 19, 1978
Place of birth Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1994–1996 Shimizu Higashi High School
1999–2000 Chukyo University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Nagoya Grampus Eight 0 (0)
2001–2002 Shimizu S-Pulse 9 (0)
2003–2007 Ventforet Kofu 73 (10)
Total 82 (10)
International career
1995 Japan U-17 3 (1)
Medal record
Shimizu S-Pulse
WinnerEmperor's Cup2001
Representing  Japan
AFC U-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place1994 Qatar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Yamazaki was born in Shizuoka on October 19, 1978. After graduating from Shimizu Higashi High School, he joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1997. He also entered in Chukyo University. However he had no opportunity to play at Grampus. He left Grampus and joined Chukyo University team in 1999. After graduating from the university, he joined his local club Shimizu S-Pulse in 2001. He moved to J2 League club Ventforet Kofu in 2003. The club was promoted to J1 League in 2006. He retired end of 2007 season.

National team career

In August 1995, Yamazaki was selected Japan U-17 national team for 1995 U-17 World Championship. He played all 3 matches and scored a goal against United States.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1997Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 League00000000
199800000000
2001Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League901010110
200200002020
2003Ventforet KofuJ2 League13221-153
200418510-195
200510100-101
2006J1 League1821043235
20071400020160
Career total 821051938014

References

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