Hiroshi Kiyotake
Japanese footballer and playmaker
Born
November 12th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A professional footballer with experience in midfield positions. Played for multiple clubs, including Cerezo Osaka in Japan and FC Nurnberg in Germany. Achieved considerable success during time with Sevilla FC in Spain. Represented Japan at various youth levels and was part of the national team for senior competitions.
Played for Cerezo Osaka
Competed for the Japan national team
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