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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Yuzo Kobayashi profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 15 Nov 1985 (40 years)
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- Y. Kobayashi
Yuzo Kobayashi 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 |
Yuzo Kobayashi transfer history (5 moves)
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About Yuzo Kobayashi
Yuzo Kobayashi is a 40-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 15 November 1985 in Japan, Yuzo Kobayashi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2002. Yuzo Kobayashi stands 176 cm tall and weighs 72 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Yuzo Kobayashi'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 Yuzo Kobayashi 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 Yuzo Kobayashi
What team does Yuzo Kobayashi play for?
Yuzo Kobayashi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Yuzo Kobayashi play?
Yuzo Kobayashi plays as a defender.
How old is Yuzo Kobayashi?
Yuzo Kobayashi was born on 15 November 1985, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is Yuzo Kobayashi?
Yuzo Kobayashi represents Japan.
How tall is Yuzo Kobayashi?
Yuzo Kobayashi stands 176 cm tall and weighs 72 kg.
Is Yuzo Kobayashi left-footed or right-footed?
Yuzo Kobayashi's preferred foot is right.
Does Yuzo Kobayashi play for the national team?
Yuzo Kobayashi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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