is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kobata was born in Saitama on November 24, 1946. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Hitachi in 1969. In 1972, the club won the Japan Soccer League and the Emperor's Cup. The club also won the 1975 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1975. He played 99 games and scored 22 goals in the league. He was selected as one of the Best Eleven in 1970.
National team career On July 31, 1970, Kobata debuted for Japan national team against Hong Kong. In December, he was selected Japan for 1970 Asian Games. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification in 1973. He played 13 games for Japan until 1973.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1969HitachiJSL Division 1130197014219711211972126197314419741741975175Total9922
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals1970110197100197200197320Total130
Awards Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1970
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database