is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Keiji is also a former footballer.
Early years Kaimoto was born in Suita on October 14, 1977.
Club career He joined his local club, Gamba Osaka, in 1996. He played as a midfielder during the first season. Although he played often at first, he did not play at all in 1999 due to injuries. In 2001, he moved to the South Korean team Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. The club won the championship two years in a row (2001-2002). In 2003, he returned to Japan and joined Nagoya Grampus Eight. His brother Keiji also played for the club. He played often as a right-side midfielder over two seasons. In 2005, he moved to the Albirex Niigata with Keiji. However he did not play as often. In June 2006, he moved to the J2 League club Tokyo Verdy. He played often as a right-side back and right midfielder. The club was promoted to the J1 League in 2008. However, he did not play much in 2008. Toward the end of his career, he played for the Australian clubs Bonnyrigg White Eagles and North Queensland Fury in 2009. He retired in October 2009.
Career statistics Club Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotalSeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsJapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal1996Gamba OsakaJ1 League50005010019971110020131199813000001301999000000002000000000002003Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 League1821020212200421200702822005Albirex NiigataJ1 League6000501102006500010602006Tokyo VerdyJ2 League26110-271200726000-2602008J1 League00000000Total1316202201556
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