Hiroki Kobayashi


Hiroki Kobayashi is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Kobayashi was born in Shizuoka on. After graduating from Shimizu Commercial High School, he joined J1 League club Júbilo Iwata in 1996. However he could not play at all in the match behind Tomoaki Ogami and Yushi Ozaki. In April 2000, he moved to Verdy Kawasaki. However he could not play at all in the match behind Kenji Honnami. In June 2000, he moved to Consadole Sapporo. Although he played in last 3 matches in 2000 season, he could only play these match behind Yohei Sato. In 2002, he moved to FC Tokyo. However he could not play at all in the match behind Yoichi Doi. In 2003, he moved to Shonan Bellmare. He battles with Masahito Suzuki for the position and he played many matches. In 2005, he became a regular goalkeeper. However his opportunity to play decreased behind new member Tomohiko Ito in 2006. In 2007, he moved to Japan Football League club Rosso Kumamoto. He became a regular goalkeeper and played in all matches in 2007 season. The club was also promoted to J2 League from 2008. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2008 and he retired end of 2009 season.

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