is a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Aoki was born in Takasaki on 28 September 1982. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2001. He played as defensive midfielder from first season and Antlers won the champions in 2001 J1 League and 2002 J.League Cup. He became a regular player from 2003 season and played many matches for a long time. In 2007, Antlers won the champions in J1 League for the first time in 6 years and Emperor's Cup. Antlers won the champions in J1 League for 3 years in a row (2007-2009).
From 2010 season, although his opportunity to play as starting member decreased, Antlers won the champions 2010 Emperor's Cup, 2011 and 2012 J.League Cup. From 2012, he played many matches as center back. Antlers won the champions in 2015 J.League Cup. However he could hardly play in the match in 2016.
In July 2016, Aoki moved to Sagan Tosu.Sagan Tosu He played for the club in 2 seasons. In 2018, he moved to J2 League club Roasso Kumamoto.Roasso Kumamoto In 2019, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Nankatsu SC.Roasso Kumamoto
National team career In June 2001, Aoki was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played full time in all 3 matches as defensive midfielder.
He made his international debut for Japan on 20 August 2008 in a friendly against Uruguay at Sapporo Dome.
Club statistics Roasso Kumamoto Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup AFC Total2001Kashima AntlersJ1 League800000-8020021304070-240200327141403138320042003060-29020053202060-40020063124060-412200730050100-450200834220208046220093303020624422010230502060360201123030307036020122805190-42120133422070-43220141811020-21120152101030102602016100040–50Total3768442730313524132016Sagan TosuJ1 League702000–9020171702150–241Total2404150–3312018Roasso KumamotoJ2 League26000––260Total26000––260 Career total426848378031358314
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200810200910Total20
Appearances in major competitions TeamCompetitionCategoryAppearancesGoalsTeam recordStartSub2011 AFC Asian Cup qualificationSenior100Qualified
Team honors A3 Champions Cup – 2003 J1 League – 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009 Emperor's Cup – 2007 J.League Cup – 2002 Japanese Super Cup – 2009
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database
Profile at Roasso Kumamoto