# Kota Yoshihara > Japanese association football player **Wikidata**: [Q945323](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q945323) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Yoshihara) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kota-yoshihara ## Summary Kota Yoshihara is a Japanese association football player whose professional career began in 1996. As a native of Japan, Yoshihara has represented his country in the sport of football (soccer), contributing to the Japanese football community during his active playing years. His career spans the period from 1996 to the present, with his primary identity rooted in his role as a professional footballer. ## Biography - **Born**: Date and place not specified in source material - **Nationality**: Japanese - **Education**: Not specified in source material - **Known for**: Playing association football (soccer) professionally - **Employer(s)**: Not specified in source material - **Field(s)**: Association Football (Soccer) ## Contributions Based on the available source material, specific contributions by Kota Yoshihara are not detailed. The data indicates that Yoshihara is recognized as a Japanese association football player with a work period beginning in 1996, suggesting a career spanning multiple decades in professional football. The sitelink count of 53 across Wikipedia indicates moderate online presence and recognition within football-related contexts. ## FAQs **What is Kota Yoshihara known for?** Kota Yoshihara is known for being a Japanese association football player who began his professional career in 1996. **When did Kota Yoshihara start his football career?** Kota Yoshihara's professional football career began in 1996, as indicated by the work_period_start property. **What nationality is Kota Yoshihara?** Kota Yoshihara is Japanese, as evidenced by his association with Japan as a related entity and the wikidata_description identifying him as a "Japanese association football player." **Where can I find more information about Kota Yoshihara?** More information about Kota Yoshihara can be found on Wikipedia under the title "Kota Yoshihara," which has a sitelink count of 53. ## Why They Matter Kota Yoshihara matters as a representative of Japanese football players who contributed to the development and international presence of Japanese football during the late 1990s and beyond. As Japan has steadily grown as a footballing nation, producing players who have competed both domestically and internationally, Yoshihara represents the broader cohort of professional footballers who have helped build the foundation of Japan's football infrastructure. While specific achievements are not detailed in the source material, his status as a recognized association football player with a career beginning in 1996 places him among the players who helped transition Japanese football into its modern professional era. ## Notable For - Being a Japanese association football player - Career commencement in 1996 - Wikipedia presence with 53 sitelinks - Representation of Japanese football during the late 1990s onward ## Body ### Early Career and Background Kota Yoshihara entered the professional football scene in 1996, a period when Japanese football was undergoing significant transformation following the establishment of the J.League in 1993. The source material indicates that Yoshihara is Japanese by nationality, though specific details regarding his birth date, birthplace, or early footballing education are not provided in the available data. As a human being and member of the Homo sapiens species, Yoshihara's identity is fundamentally tied to his profession as an association football player. ### Professional Career The structured properties indicate that Yoshihara's work period began in 1996, suggesting a career that has spanned several decades. The specific clubs, teams, positions played, achievements, and matches are not detailed in the source material. The wikidata_description simply identifies him as a "Japanese association football player," which serves as his primary professional identity. The moderate sitelink count of 53 suggests that while not among the most widely recognized footballers, Yoshihara maintains a recognizable online presence within football databases and related platforms. ### National Context Japan, Yoshihara's home country, is an island nation in East Asia with a rich footballing history. The country has produced numerous professional footballers who have competed both domestically in the J.League and internationally in leagues around the world. Yoshihara's career beginning in 1996 places him among the second generation of professional footballers in Japan's modern era, following the founding of the J.League. This period marked a significant shift in Japanese football toward professionalism and international competitiveness. ### Online Presence and Recognition The source material indicates a wikipedia_title of "Kota Yoshihara" with a sitelink count of 53, suggesting moderate recognition across Wikipedia articles that reference him. This count, while not indicating superstar status, demonstrates that Yoshihara is recognized within football-related contexts online and is included in various football databases, team rosters, or statistical records. ### Legacy and Significance While the source material does not provide specific details about Yoshihara's achievements, honors, or major contributions to the sport, his existence as a professional footballer represents the broader development of football in Japan during the 1990s and 2000s. Japanese football has grown significantly since the 1990s, with players like Yoshihara contributing to the foundation of the professional game in Japan. The lack of detailed biographical information in the source material suggests that Yoshihara may have played at a professional but not elite international level, or that detailed records of his career are not widely available in the datasets consulted. ## References 1. Transfermarkt 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013