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- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Kenta Hoshihara profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 01 May 1988 (37 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- K. Hoshihara
Kenta Hoshihara recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Kenta Hoshihara transfer history (9 moves)
Fujieda MYFC
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Matsumoto Yamaga FC
Fujieda MYFC
Thespa Kusatsu Gunma
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
Thespa Kusatsu Gunma
Giravanz Kitakyushu
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
Gamba Osaka
Giravanz Kitakyushu
Mito Hollyhock
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
Mito Hollyhock
Gamba Osaka U18
Gamba Osaka
Japan national team
About Kenta Hoshihara
Kenta Hoshihara is a 37-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 01 May 1988 in Japan, Kenta Hoshihara has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Kenta Hoshihara stands 173 cm tall and weighs 66 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Kenta Hoshihara's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Kenta Hoshihara hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Kenta Hoshihara
What team does Kenta Hoshihara play for?
Kenta Hoshihara's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Kenta Hoshihara play?
Kenta Hoshihara plays as a midfielder.
How old is Kenta Hoshihara?
Kenta Hoshihara was born on 01 May 1988, making them 37 years old.
What nationality is Kenta Hoshihara?
Kenta Hoshihara represents Japan.
How tall is Kenta Hoshihara?
Kenta Hoshihara stands 173 cm tall and weighs 66 kg.
Is Kenta Hoshihara left-footed or right-footed?
Kenta Hoshihara's preferred foot is right.
Does Kenta Hoshihara play for the national team?
Kenta Hoshihara is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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