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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Daigo Kobayashi profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 19 Feb 1983 (43 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- D. Kobayashi
Daigo Kobayashi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Japan vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 05 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Ecuador
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Venezuela
|
International Friendly | 28 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Uruguay
|
International Friendly | 24 Sep 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Brazil vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 29 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
International Friendly | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Indonesia
|
AFC Asian Cup | 25 Dec 2027 | Upcoming |
Thailand vs Japan
|
AFC Asian Cup | 30 Dec 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Qatar
|
AFC Asian Cup | 03 Jan 2028 | Upcoming |
Daigo Kobayashi transfer history (12 moves)
Birmingham Legion
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Las Vegas Lights
Birmingham Legion
New England Revolution
Las Vegas Lights
Free Player
New England Revolution
Vancouver Whitecaps
Free Player
Shimizu S-Pulse
Vancouver Whitecaps
Iraklis
Shimizu S-Pulse
RB Omiya Ardija
Iraklis
Stabaek
RB Omiya Ardija
RB Omiya Ardija
Stabaek
Tokyo Verdy
RB Omiya Ardija
Shimizu Commercial High School
Tokyo Verdy
Japan national team
About Daigo Kobayashi
Daigo Kobayashi is a 43-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 19 February 1983 in Japan, Daigo Kobayashi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Daigo Kobayashi stands 178 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Daigo Kobayashi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Japan vs Brazil in the International Friendly on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10:15 UTC. Most recent fixture: Japan 2-1 New Zealand in the Japanese Kirin Cup.
Bookmark this Daigo 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 Daigo Kobayashi
What team does Daigo Kobayashi play for?
Daigo 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 Daigo Kobayashi play?
Daigo Kobayashi plays as a midfielder.
How old is Daigo Kobayashi?
Daigo Kobayashi was born on 19 February 1983, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Daigo Kobayashi?
Daigo Kobayashi represents Japan.
How tall is Daigo Kobayashi?
Daigo Kobayashi stands 178 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
Is Daigo Kobayashi left-footed or right-footed?
Daigo Kobayashi's preferred foot is right.
Does Daigo Kobayashi play for the national team?
Daigo Kobayashi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Japan vs Brazil on Saturday 14 November 2026 UTC.
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