Kenji Takahashi (footballer, born 1970)

Kenji Takahashi (高橋 健二, Takahashi Kenji; born June 5, 1970) is a former Japanese football player.

Kenji Takahashi
高橋 健二

Personal information
Full name	Kenji Takahashi
Date of birth	(1970-06-05) June 5, 1970 (age 55)
Place of birth	Yamagata, Japan
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1986–1988	Nihon University Yamagata High School
1989–1993	Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–2006	Montedio Yamagata	416	(39)
Total		416	(39)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Takahashi was born in Yamagata Prefecture on June 5, 1970. After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined newly was promoted to Japan Football League club, NEC Yamagata (later Montedio Yamagata) in 1994. He became a regular player from first season and played many matches for a long time. The club was promoted to new league J2 League from 1999. He played for the club in 13 seasons and retired end of 2006 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1994	NEC Yamagata	Football League	24	4	1	0	-		25	4
1995			24	6	-		-		24	6
1996	Montedio Yamagata	Football League	23	0	3	1	-		26	1
1997			28	1	3	0	-		31	1
1998			29	8	4	1	-		33	9
1999		J2 League	33	3	5	2	2	0	40	5
2000			36	10	2	0	2	0	40	10
2001			43	0	3	1	2	0	48	1
2002			43	2	1	0	-		44	2
2003			41	2	3	1	-		44	3
2004			34	1	1	0	-		35	1
2005			35	2	2	1	-		37	3
2006			23	0	0	0	-		23	0
Career total			416	39	28	7	6	0	450	46