is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. His younger brother Kojiro Kaimoto is also a former footballer.
Club career Kaimoto was born in Suita on November 26, 1972. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined the Japan Football League club Vissel Kobe in 1995. The club won second place in 1996 and was promoted to the J1 League. He played often in 1997. In 2001, he moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight. In 2003, his younger brother Kojiro Kaimoto also joined Grampus. However his playing time gradually decreased. He moved to Albirex Niigata with Kojiro in 2005. Although he played often, Kojiro left the club in May 2006. His did not play as much in 2007 and retired at the end of the 2008 season.
National team career Kaimoto was selected once to play for the Japan national team. He played a 2000 Asian Cup match against Qatar at the group stage in Beirut on October 20, 2000. He was relieved in the 39th minute of the match.Japan National Football Team Database The team went on to win the tournament.
Club statistics Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotalSeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsJapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal1995Vissel KobeFootball League2000-2019960000-001997J1 League20021002211998324103036419992810020301200022140102712001Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 League21010502702002120005117120037000209020049010301302005Albirex NiigataJ1 League201106027120063111040361200700000000200890000090Total213811131125510
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200010Total10
National team 2000 Asian Cup (Champions)
Honors and awards Team honors AFC Asian Cup Champions: 2000
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database