Koji Arimura (有村 光史, Arimura Kōji, born August 25, 1976) is a former Japanese football player.

Koji Arimura
有村 光史
Personal information
Full name Koji Arimura
Date of birth (1976-08-25) August 25, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Fukuoka, Japan
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1992–1994 Higashi Fukuoka High School
1995–1998 University of Teacher Education Fukuoka
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2001 Sagan Tosu 65 (4)
2002–2005 Oita Trinita 111 (3)
2006 Nagoya Grampus Eight 8 (0)
2006 Vissel Kobe 4 (0)
2007–2008 Roasso Kumamoto 40 (0)
Total 228 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Arimura was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on August 25, 1976. After graduating from University of Teacher Education Fukuoka, he joined newly was promoted to J2 League club, Sagan Tosu in 1999. Although he could not play many matches in 1999, he played many matches in 2000 and he became a regular player as right side midfielder in 2001. In 2002, he moved to J2 club Oita Trinita. He became a regular player as left side back and the club won the champions in 2002 and was promoted to J1 League from 2003. Although he played as regular player until 2004, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005. In 2006, he moved to J1 club Nagoya Grampus Eight. He played as regular left side back in early 2006. However he could not play at all in the match from May. In September, he moved to J2 club Vissel Kobe. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2007, he moved to Japan Football League club Rosso Kumamoto (later Roasso Kumamoto). He played as regular player and the club was promoted to J2 from 2008. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2008 and he retired end of 2008 season.

Club statistics

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1999 Sagan Tosu J2 League 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 0
2000 19 1 0 0 1 0 20 1
2001 41 3 4 0 2 0 47 3
2002 Oita Trinita J2 League 43 3 4 2 - 47 5
2003 J1 League 27 0 1 0 1 0 29 0
2004 25 0 2 0 5 0 32 0
2005 16 0 0 0 6 0 22 0
2006 Nagoya Grampus Eight J1 League 8 0 0 0 3 0 11 0
2006 Vissel Kobe J2 League 4 0 0 0 - 4 0
2007 Rosso Kumamoto Football League 28 0 0 0 - 28 0
2008 Roasso Kumamoto J2 League 12 0 0 0 - 12 0
Total 228 7 11 2 19 0 258 9

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