is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kojima was born in Nogata on December 12, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined Gamba Osaka in 1996. He played many matches as forward from 1997. Around this time, many young players Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, Junichi Inamoto and Ryuji Bando got an opportunity to play in the club. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Kota Yoshihara in 2001. From 2002, he played for Consadole Sapporo (2002), Omiya Ardija (2002), Oita Trinita (2003) and Vissel Kobe (2003-05). At Vissel Kobe, he was converted to mainly defensive midfielder in 2004. He moved to Regional Leagues club FC Gifu in 2006. He retired end of 2008 season.
National team career On April 26, 2000, Kojima debuted for Japan national team against South Korea.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1996Gamba OsakaJ1 League91312014219972013061292199834171043392019992162231269200030942303711200117230202222002Consadole Sapporo50002171Omiya ArdijaJ2 League11300-1132003Oita TrinitaJ1 League00001010Vissel Kobe60311010120042120050262200511010001202006FC GifuJRL (Tōkai, Div. 1)11632-1482007JFL28730-3172008J2 League27220-292Total2515628829630870
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200010Total10
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database