Kenta Kurishima (栗島 健太, Kurishima Kenta, born 19 April 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Tokyo United.

Kenta Kurishima
栗島 健太
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-19) 19 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Chiba, Japan
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Tokyo United
Youth career
0000–2012 Kashiwa Eagles
2013–2015 RKU Kashiwa High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Waseda University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Albirex Niigata (S) 14 (1)
2021 Iwate Grulla Morioka 8 (0)
2022 Tokyo Musashino United 28 (0)
2023– Tokyo United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 January 2023, 16:20 (UTC)

Club career

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Albirex Niigata Singapore

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Ishihara joined the White Swans for the 2020 Singapore Premier League season after completion of his University study.[1] He helped the club to win the league title at the end of the season.

Iwate Grulla Morioka

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After a successful career with the White Swans in 2020, he moved to J3 League club, Iwate Grulla Morioka for the 2021 season.[2]

Tokyo Musashino United

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On 2 February 2022, Kurishima signed with Japan Football League club, Tokyo Musashino United ahead of 2022 season.[3]

Tokyo United

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On 15 January 2023, Kurishima announcement officially signing transfer to Kanto Soccer League club, Tokyo United for ahead of 2023 season.[4]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of the start from 2023 season.[5]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata Singapore 2020 Singapore Premier League 14 1 0 0 14 1
Iwate Grulla Morioka 2021 J3 League 8 0 1[a] 1 0 0 9 1
Tokyo Musashino United 2022 Japan Football League 28 0 0 0 0 0 28 0
Tokyo United 2023 Kanto Soccer League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 50 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 51 2
Notes
  1. ^ Appearances in the Emperor's Cup


Honours

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Club

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Albirex Niigata Singapore

References

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  1. ^ "KURISHIMA Kenta (Waseda University) confirmed to join White Swans for 2020 Season". Albirex Niigata Singapore. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Kenta Kurishima Announcement of full transfer from Albirex Niigata Singapore".
  3. ^ "栗島 健太 新加入のお知らせ" (Press release). いわてグルージャ盛岡. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  4. ^ "栗島 健太選手 移籍(東京ユナイテッドFC / KSL)のお知らせ" (Press release). いわてグルージャ盛岡. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
  5. ^ Kenta Kurishima at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 January 2023.