is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Youth career
On 4 August 2012, Kimura scored the winning goal against Yokohama F. Marinos youth to win the championship.
Career Kashiwa Reysol
Kimura made his debut for Kashiwa against Ventforet Kofu on 13 April 2013.
Loan to V-Varen Nagasaki
Yu made his debut for V-Varen against JEF United on 8 March 2015. He scored his first goal for the club against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 15 March 2015, scoring the only goal in the 20th minute. On 11 April 2015, Kimura scored V-Varen's 100th goal in the J2 League.
V-Varen Nagasaki
On 29 December 2016, Kimura was announced at V-Varen Nagasaki.
Loan to Kataller Toyama
On 19 June 2018, Kimura was announced at Kataller Toyama. He scored on his debut for Kataller against Thespakusatsu Gunma on 1 July 2018, scoring the only goal in the 86th minute.
Nagano Parceiro
On 21 December 2018, Kimura was announced at Nagano Parceiro. He made his debut for Nagano against Roasso Kumamoto on 10 March 2019. Kimura scored his first goal for the club against Thespakusatsu Gunma on 31 August 2019, scoring in the 82nd minute.
On 17 December 2020, Kimura announced his retirement.
Club statistics Updated to 23 February 2018.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 137 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 209 out of 289) ClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ. League CupAFCOther1TotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKashiwa Reysol20133000001000402014801000––90V-Varen Nagasaki201526410––10284201624123–––264201718500–––185Career total7910430010108513 1Includes Japanese Super Cup.
Honours Kashiwa Reysol Emperor's Cup (1): 2012 J. League Cup (1): 2013
References
External links Profile at V-Varen Nagasaki Profile at Kashiwa Reysol