is a Japanese former footballer who played as a midfielder and former futsal player.
Primarily known for his time at Shonan Bellmare, Kikuchi has played in over 350 league matches in the J League system. He was the youngest player to appear and score in the J2 League.
Career
On 7 July 2007, Kikuchi became the youngest player to appear in the J2 League, and in 2008, he became the youngest player to score in the J2 League. After only playing in 9 games during the 2009 season, he moved on loan to Thespa Kusatsu. Kikuchi was part of the 2014 Shonan Bellmare team that was promoted to the J1 League.
On 28 December 2016, Kikuchi was announced at Urawa Red Diamonds on a permanent transfer. He was part of the Urawa Reds team that took part in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup.
On 5 January 2019, Kikuchi was announced at Kashiwa Reysol on a permanent transfer.
On 8 January 2020, Kikuchi was announced at Avispa Fukuoka on a loan deal.
On 12 January 2021, Kikuchi was announced at Tochigi SC on a one year loan.
On 14 January 2022, Kikuchi was announced at FC Gifu on a permanent transfer. On 17 November 2022, the club announced they would not be extending his contract for the 2023 season.
On 19 February 2023, Kikuchi announced that he was switching to futsal, and joining Shonan Bellmare (Futsal) from FC Gifu.
On 31 December 2024, Kikuchi announced his retirement from futsal at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Career statistics Updated to end of 2018 season.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 61 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 67 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup AFCOther1 Total2007Shonan BellmareJ2 League1000–––10200814210–––15220096110–––712010Thespa Kusatsu27400–––2742011Shonan Bellmare34230–––372201239710–––4072013J1 League3020041––3432014J2 League41810–––4282015J1 League3431020––37320163233050––4032017Urawa Red Diamonds80201030201732018901060––160 Career total24329140181302028030 1Includes Japanese Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
National Team career As of 6 October 2010
Appearances in major competitions TeamCompetitionCategoryAppearancesGoalsTeam recordStartSub2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualificationU-18411Qualified2010 AFC U-19 ChampionshipU-19200Quarter-finals
References
External links
Profile at Urawa Red Diamonds