Kota Kudo

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds.

Career

Kudō is a native of Tanabe, Wakayama, and played for the youth teams of Urawa Reds. On 5 March 2021, Kudō was registered as a type-2 player with the Urawa Reds first team. He made his professional debut against Yokohama FC in the J.League Cup on 21 April 2021. On 14 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Urawa Reds. Kudō was promoted to the first team from the 2022 season. Kudō was part of the team who won the 2022 AFC Champions League.

On 23 December 2022, Kudō was announced at Fujieda MYFC on a one year developmental loan.

On 8 January 2024, Kudō was announced at Giravanz Kitakyushu on a one year developmental loan. He made his league debut against SC Sagamihara on 24 February 2024. He scored his first professional league goal against FC Gifu on 21 September 2024, scoring in the 5th minute. During his season at Giravanz Kitakyushu, he was nominated for the J3 League Best XI, but did not make the final team.

On 5 January 2025, Kudō was announced at Fagiano Okayama on a one year developmental loan.

International career

On November 10 2021, Kudō was called up to the Japan U18 for a camp.

Personal life

Kudō's sister is model and talent Naoyuki Kudo.

Career statistics

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Honours

Club Urawa Red Diamonds

AFC Champions League: 2022