is a Japanese professional footballer who plays primarily as a defensive-midfielder for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol. He is also capable of playing as a central-midfielder or occasionally as an attacking-midfielder.
Club career
Onehunga Sports While playing in Kashiwa Reysol youth ranks, Kohei opted for an abroad experience in New Zealand, where he signed for Onehunga Sports on 26 March 2015.
Return to Kashiwa Reysol On 8 January 2016, Kohei then came back to Reysol, finding his first cap only after a year of orientation. He debuted on 15 March 2017 in a J. League Cup match against Shimizu S-Pulse and he even scored the winning-goal for Reysol.
Yokohama FC On 1 February 2020, Kohei joined J1 League outfits, Yokohama FC on loan however on 1 February 2021, he joined the club on free after his loan contract expired.
Sagan Tosu On 25 July 2022, Kohei joined J1 League club, Sagan Tosu. On 10 May 2023, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 away win against Urawa Red Diamonds. Kohei than went on to contribute 3 consecutive assists in 3 games throughout the season.
Third stint at Kashiwa Reysol On 5 August 2024, Kohei returned to his former club Kashiwa Reysol.
Personal life Kohei is the older brother of fellow professional footballer, Takahiro Tezuka who is currently playing for Thai League 2 club Bangkok FC
Club statistics .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. 34 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. 67 out of 289)
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Other TotalKashiwa Reysol2016J1 League000000-0020171620021-18320181810040102312019J2 League1802130-231Total523219110645Yokohama FC (loan)2020J1 League2800020-300Yokohama FC20211520050-2022022J2 League22010--230Total652107000732Sagan Tosu2022J1 League200000-20Total119531161101397
References
External links
Profile at Kashiwa Reysol