About Koji Kondo
Lived 1972 – 2003 (aged 30). Koji Kondo was a Japanese association football player.
was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kondo was born in Kariya on April 28, 1972. After graduating from Shizuoka Gakuen High School, he joined Matsushita Electric (later Gamba Osaka) in 1991. From 1992, he played as regular player at many positions, midfielder and side-back. However at 1996 Emperor's Cup on December 29, he hit his head against an opponent. An examination afterwards found a brain tumor. This match became his last match, and he left the club in June 1998. He played 133 games and scored 4 goals in the league.
National team career On May 22, 1994, Kondo debuted for Japan national team against Australia. He played as right side-back. On May 29, he also played against France.
Death
On April 17, 2003, Kondo died of a brain tumor in Toyoake, Aichi, at the age of 30.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Koji Kondo?
Japanese association football player (1972–2003)
When was Koji Kondo born?
Koji Kondo was born on 28 April 1972 in Kariya.
When did Koji Kondo die?
Koji Kondo died on 17 April 2003 in Toyoake.
What was Koji Kondo's occupation?
Koji Kondo was an association football player.
What nationality was Koji Kondo?
Koji Kondo was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Koji Kondo (footballer)
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