Kosuke Kinoshita
Shimizu S-Pulse/F/
JapanPlayer Info
Kosuke Kinoshita is a Japanese striker who leads the line for J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The 31-year-old, standing 188cm tall, is a classic target man known for his aerial ability, hold-up play, and clinical finishing inside the box. His career began at Kyoto Sanga before a move to Hiroshima, where he has become an integral part of their attacking unit, using his physicality to great effect against Japanese defenders. Kinoshita has been a consistent goal threat in the J1 League, contributing to Sanfrecce's campaigns in both domestic competition and the AFC Champions League. His main honors include competing at the top level of Asian club football. He is respected for his professionalism and efficiency, embodying the traditional number nine role with modern adaptations.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/30
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-PulseSigned
2025/06/01
Kashiwa ReysolSanfrecce HiroshimaSigned
2024/01/07
Kyoto SangaKashiwa ReysolSigned
2023/01/08
Mito HollyhockKyoto SangaSigned
2022/01/08
Urawa Red DiamondsMito HollyhockSigned
2021/08/10
StabaekUrawa Red DiamondsSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Shimizu S-Pulse
JPN J12026-2027
Matches
Games Played
8
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
258
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
10
Accurate Passes Per Game
28
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
2