Kohei Kiyama
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Giravanz Kitakyushu
at Giravanz Kitakyushu
868 days · joined 2024-01-08
👕500+ Apps
⏳Veteran
Market value
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Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
5
clubs played for
2006
debut season
0.07
goals / match
Fagiano Okayama
top club · 277 apps
Career highs
€600k
peak value · 2019
—
top transfer fee
18
best season · 2008
3 · 8.1%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 1988-02-22 · 6 players total
544Appearances
37Goals
20Assists
59Yellow cards
0Red cards
142Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Kohei Kiyama |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 喜山 康平 |
| Date of birth | 1988-02-22 (38 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Komae, Tokyo, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 179.00 m |
| Current club | Giravanz Kitakyushu |
| Joined | 2024-01-08 |
| Contract expires | 2026-01-31 |
| Agent | UNIO |
Jul 2025
2025 — Giravanz Kitakyushu
20 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
2024 — Giravanz Kitakyushu
19 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2024
Transfer: Matsumoto Yama. → Gir. Kitakyushu
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 — Matsumoto Yamaga
15 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2023
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Matsumoto Yama.
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — Fagiano Okayama
21 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Oct 2021
Injury: unknown
7 games missed
Jul 2021
2021 — Fagiano Okayama
35 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Nov 2020
Injury: unknown
9 games missed
Aug 2020
Injury: unknown
20 games missed
Jul 2020
2020 — Fagiano Okayama
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
2019 — Fagiano Okayama
34 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2018
2018 — Fagiano Okayama
40 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
2017 — Fagiano Okayama
41 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Matsumoto Yama. → Fagiano Okayama
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2016
2016 — Matsumoto Yamaga
41 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — Matsumoto Yamaga
38 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2014
2014 — Matsumoto Yamaga
40 matches · 4 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
May 2014
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jul 2013
2013 — Matsumoto Yamaga
36 matches · 3 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2013
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Matsumoto Yama.
12/13 · Transfer
Jan 2013
Transfer: Matsumoto Yama. → Fagiano Okayama
12/13 · Return from loan
Jul 2012
2012 — Matsumoto Yamaga
40 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2012
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Matsumoto Yama.
11/12 · Loan
Jan 2012
Transfer: Kamatam. Sanuki → Fagiano Okayama
11/12 · Return from loan
Aug 2011
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Kamatam. Sanuki
11/12 · Loan
Jul 2011
2011 — Kamatamare Sanuki
17 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2011
Transfer: Tokyo Verdy → Fagiano Okayama
10/11 · Return from loan
Feb 2011
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Tokyo Verdy
10/11 · Loan
Jul 2010
2010 — Fagiano Okayama
20 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2010
Transfer: Tokyo Verdy → Fagiano Okayama
09/10 · Transfer
Jan 2010
Transfer: Fagiano Okayama → Tokyo Verdy
09/10 · Return from loan
Jul 2009
2009 — Fagiano Okayama
49 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2008
2008 — Fagiano Okayama
33 matches · 18 G · 9 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2007
Transfer: Tokyo Verdy → Fagiano Okayama
06/07 · Loan
Jul 2006
2006 — Tokyo Verdy 1969
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Feb 2006
Transfer: Tokyo Verdy U18 → Tokyo Verdy
05/06 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €600k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Giravanz Kitakyushu
8.7%
Matsumoto Yamaga
19.8%
Fagiano Okayama
71.4%
Kamatamare Sanuki
0.0%
Tokyo Verdy 1969
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giravanz Kitakyushu | 2 | 2024 | 2025 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1,114 |
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 6 | 2012 | 2023 | 210 | 9 | 7 | 2,532 |
| Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 2008 | 2022 | 277 | 27 | 12 | 9,119 |
| Kamatamare Sanuki | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J. League Cup | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J3 League | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Emperor's Cup | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J3 League | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,114 |
| 2023 | J3 League | Matsumoto Yamaga | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 34 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,147 |
| 2020 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 40 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3,600 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J2 League | Fagiano Okayama | 41 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1,839 |
| 2016 | J1 Play-off | Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Matsumoto Yamaga | 40 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J. League Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J1 - 1st Stage | Matsumoto Yamaga | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 701 |
| 2015 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Matsumoto Yamaga | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 39 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 853 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 34 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 978 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 39 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | Kamatamare Sanuki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Japan Football League | Kamatamare Sanuki | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | Fagiano Okayama | 20 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 972 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Fagiano Okayama | 48 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,407 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Fagiano Okayama | 32 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 154 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.2 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | 2006-02-01 | Tokyo Verdy U18 | Tokyo Verdy | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-02-01 | Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama | Loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-31 | Fagiano Okayama | Tokyo Verdy | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | Fagiano Okayama | Tokyo Verdy | Loan | 200000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-30 | Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | 200000 | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-08-10 | Fagiano Okayama | Kamatam. Sanuki | Loan | 200000 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-31 | Kamatam. Sanuki | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | 200000 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-02-01 | Fagiano Okayama | Matsumoto Yama. | Loan | 200000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-31 | Matsumoto Yama. | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | 200000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Fagiano Okayama | Matsumoto Yama. | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-04 | Matsumoto Yama. | Fagiano Okayama | Transfer | 525000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-09 | Fagiano Okayama | Matsumoto Yama. | Transfer | 100000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-08 | Matsumoto Yama. | Gir. Kitakyushu | Transfer | 75000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | Hip injury | 2014-05-30 | 2014-07-08 | 40 | 6 |
| 20/21 | Groin injury | 2020-08-02 | 2020-10-25 | 85 | 20 |
| 20/21 | Hamstring strain | 2020-11-12 | 2020-12-21 | 40 | 9 |
| 21/22 | Calf strain | 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-06 | 43 | 7 |
Current—
Peak€600k
Low—
Δ since start−€200k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €475k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €525k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €325k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yudai Iwama | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Atsuto Tatara | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomohiko Murayama | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shunsuke Iwanuma | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuzo Iwakami | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun Ichimori | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayato Nakama | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazuki Saito | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keita Goto | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomoya Inukai | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 32 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 4 | 39 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Fagiano Okayama | 3 | 48 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 32 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Matsumoto Yamaga | 2 | 40 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 2 | 34 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 2013-01-31 | Matsumoto Yama. | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | — | €200k |
| 11/12 | 2012-02-01 | Fagiano Okayama | Matsumoto Yama. | Loan | — | €200k |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-31 | Kamatam. Sanuki | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | — | €200k |
| 11/12 | 2011-08-10 | Fagiano Okayama | Kamatam. Sanuki | Loan | — | €200k |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-30 | Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama | Return from loan | — | €200k |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | Fagiano Okayama | Tokyo Verdy | Loan | — | €200k |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-31 | Fagiano Okayama | Tokyo Verdy | Return from loan | — | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-02-01 | Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Kohei Kiyama's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashima Antlers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0% |
| Gamba Osaka | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 33% |
| Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 33% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 33% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0% |
| FC Tokyo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 33% |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 33% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 33% |
| Oita Trinita | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 50% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Senior debut season | |
| 2008 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1,114 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | 1,147 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 40 | 3,600 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2017 | 41 | 1,839 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 2016 | 41 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 701 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 2014 | 40 | 853 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 2013 | 36 | 978 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 972 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.46 |
| 2009 | 49 | 1,407 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
| 2008 | 33 | 154 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4.09 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Japan Football League
48 apps
18 G
10 A
J2 League
394 apps
16 G
6 A
J1 - 1st Stage
16 apps
2 G
0 A
J3 League
50 apps
1 G
0 A
Emperor's Cup
14 apps
0 G
3 A
J1 - 2nd Stage
17 apps
0 G
1 A
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Frequently asked about Kohei Kiyama
Who is Kohei Kiyama?
Kohei Kiyama is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
How old is Kohei Kiyama?
Kohei Kiyama is 38 years old. He was born on February 22, 1988 in Komae, Tokyo.
What position does Kohei Kiyama play?
Kohei Kiyama plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Kohei Kiyama play for?
Kohei Kiyama currently plays for Giravanz Kitakyushu.
How many career goals has Kohei Kiyama scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Kohei Kiyama has scored 37 goals in 544 appearances.