Kosuke Kitani

Kosuke Kitani (木谷 公亮, Kitani Kosuke, born 9 October 1978) is a Japanese football manager and a former player.

Playing career

After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined J2 League club Omiya Ardija in 2001. Although he debuted in first season, he could hardly play in the match until summer 2003. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and center back from summer 2003.^[1] However his opportunity to play decreased in 2004. Although Ardija finished in second place and was promoted to J1 League for the following season, he left the club end of 2004 season without playing in J1.

In 2005, Kitani signed with J2 club Vegalta Sendai. He became a regular player as centre back soon and played many matches until 2008. However, he could hardly play in the match behind Kodai Watanabe and Elizeu in 2009. Vegalta won the league and was promoted to J1 from 2010, he left the club at the end of 2009 season.

In 2010, Kitani signed with J2 club Sagan Tosu. He became a regular player soon. In 2011, he played all 38 matches and Sagan finished in second place and was promoted to J1. Although he played in J1 first time in his career in 2012, he lost his position and could only play 4 matches in late in 2012 season. ^[2]

In July 2013, Kitani moved to J2 club FC Gifu. He played all 17 matches in 2013 season. ^[3] He retired as a player at the end of 2014 season.

Club statistics

References

1. ^ J.League
2. ^ J.League
3. ^ J.League