Kosuke Kawashima | Kagoshima United | Football Player Stats & Info

Japan

Kagoshima United

Kosuke Kawashima

Kagoshima United/D/

Japan

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Kosuke Kawashima is a Japanese defender who plays for J3 League side Kagoshima United, known for his pace and tenacity at the back. Born on May 27, 2002, the 23-year-old stands 168 cm tall and uses his speed and anticipation to compensate for a lack of height in defensive duels. Kawashima began his professional journey with Kagoshima United, coming through their youth setup and making his first-team debut in the 2021 season. His career highlights include becoming a regular starter in the 2023 campaign, where his consistent performances helped Kagoshima push for promotion to J2, and he scored his first professional goal with a well-timed run from defense. Primarily a right-back, Kawashima is also comfortable playing as a center-back in a three-man defense, showcasing his tactical flexibility. His main strengths are his recovery speed, aggressive tackling, and willingness to join the attack as an overlapping full-back. While team honors have yet to be achieved, his development into a key player for his hometown club is a significant personal milestone. Kawashima's energetic and committed style makes him a popular figure with the Kagoshima supporters.

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