Jun Kobayashi Explained

Jun Kobayashi
Birth Date:7 May 1999
Birth Place:Osaka, Japan
Height:1.88 m
Currentclub:Young Lions
Clubnumber:5
Position:centre-back
Youthclubs1:Seiei Gakuen SS
Youthyears2:2012–2017
Youthclubs2:Cerezo Osaka
Collegeyears1:2018–2021
College1:Kwansei Gakuin University
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Cerezo Osaka U-23
Caps1:13
Goals1:2
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Albirex Niigata (S)
Caps2:27
Goals2:4
Club-Update:17:04, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Young Lions
Caps3:24
Goals3:3

is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Singapore Premier League club Young Lions, whom his the vice-captain.

Jun has played for the Cerezo Osaka U-23 and most recently Albirex Niigata Singapore FC, where he captained and leading them win their 5th title in 2022 Singapore Premier League.

Club career

Cerezo Osaka U-23

Jun started his career playing with Cerezo Osaka U-23 in the J3 League. He ended the season with 2 goals in 13 appearances.

Albirex Niigata Singapore

On 30 December 2021, Jun joined Singapore Premier League outfits, Albirex Niigata Singapore, the satellite team of Japan club, Albirex Niigata. Jun helped the club to win the 2022 Singapore Premier League title.

Young Lions

On 28 January 2023, Jun joined the Young Lions, a Singaporean developmental club which aims to expose young players to top-level competition. He is joined by Kan Kobayashi who together become the first foreigners to play for the Young Lions since 2016.

Career statistics

Club

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ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cerezo Osaka U-232017J3 League1320000132
Albirex Niigata (S)2022SPL2745010334
Young Lions FC2023SPL2433000273
2024–25SPL30000030
Total2733000303
Career total6798010769
Notes

Honours

Club

Albirex Niigata (S):

Singapore Premier League: 2022