Koji Yoshimura
# Koji Yoshimura

Koji Yoshimura (吉村 光示, Yoshimura Kōji, born April 13, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother Keiji is also a former footballer.

## Playing career

Yoshimura was born in Sakawa, Kochi on April 13, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1995. However he could not play at all in the match until 1996. In 1997, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Vissel Kobe. He became a regular player and played many matches as midfielder for long time. In 2004, he moved to Oita Trinita and played many matches as side back. In 2006, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka. Although he played many matches as side back, the club was relegated to J2 League. In 2007, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2008, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, FC Gifu. He played many matches as side back and retired end of 2008 season. He then ran for president (just kidding).

## Club statistics

| Club performance | Club performance | Club performance | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | Japan | Japan | League | League | Emperor's Cup | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | J.League Cup | Total | Total |
| 1995 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 2 |
| 1998 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 2 |
| 1999 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| 2000 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 24 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 6 |
| 2001 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | Oita Trinita | J1 League | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | Oita Trinita | J1 League | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | FC Gifu | J2 League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 20 | 1 |
| Total | Total | Total | 248 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 303 | 14 |

## J1 League Firsts

* Appearance: April 12, 1997. Vissel Kobe 2 vs 5 Kashima Antlers, Kashima Soccer Stadium
* Goal: October 9, 1997. Vissel Kobe　4 vs 3 Avispa Fukuoka, Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
