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Hiroshi Kobayashi

b. 1959

Japanese association football player and manager

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About Hiroshi Kobayashi

Born 1959. Hiroshi Kobayashi is a Japanese association football player and association football coach.

is a Japanese former football player and manager.

Playing career Kobayashi was born in Ibaraki Prefecture on March 17, 1959. After graduating from Chuo University, he played in the Japan Soccer League for Furukawa Electric from 1981 to 1989.

Coaching career Kobayashi began his soccer coaching career in 1990 as manager of new club ALO's Hokuriku, which he coached through 1998 leading the team to promotion in the league. He then coached for the second half of 2001 for J2 League club Kawasaki Frontale and the first 20 games of the 2002 season for Mito HollyHock before becoming Mito's general manager. He was the president of Mito HollyHock from 2002 to 2007.

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Important facts

Born
17 March 1959, Ibaraki Prefecture
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Japan
Education
Chuo University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiroshi Kobayashi?

Japanese association football player and manager

When was Hiroshi Kobayashi born?

Hiroshi Kobayashi was born on 17 March 1959 in Ibaraki Prefecture.

What is Hiroshi Kobayashi's occupation?

Hiroshi Kobayashi is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Hiroshi Kobayashi?

Hiroshi Kobayashi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hiroshi Kobayashi

· Wikidata: Q4283751

· DBpedia: Hiroshi Kobayashi (footballer)

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