Shimon Kobayashi
Sanfrecce Hiroshima/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Shimon Kobayashi is a highly regarded young midfielder for J-League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima, seen as one of Japan's most promising talents for his age group. Born on January 23, 2008, the 17-year-old stands 167 cm tall and weighs 57 kg, combining agility with technical skill. Kobayashi's early career is unfolding within the famed Sanfrecce Hiroshima youth academy, a system known for producing technically gifted and intelligent players. He is progressing through the club's U-18 and potentially the Next Generation team, where his vision, passing range, and composure in midfield are being refined. While yet to make his professional J1 League debut, his involvement in youth national team setups for Japan is highly anticipated, given his profile. His key career moments so far likely include standout performances in the J-League Youth Cup or the Prince Takamado Trophy. Individual honors at the youth level, such as MVP awards in academy tournaments, are within his reach. As a modern midfielder, Kobayashi's strengths lie in his ball control and ability to dictate play, with the full expectation that he will develop into a key player for both Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Japan's youth national teams in the coming years.
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2026/01/31
Hiroshima Sanfrecce U18
Sanfrecce HiroshimaSigned
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
JPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
1
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Minutes Per Game
1
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