is a former Japanese football player.

Club career Kimura was born in Ibaraki on May 1, 1984. He joined Gamba Osaka from youth team in 2003. However he could hardly play in the match, behind Naoki Matsuyo and Yosuke Fujigaya. In December 2009, he debuted in Emperor's Cup semifinal. In May 2012, he became a regular goalkeeper. However he got hurt in June. He lost his opportunity to play. He retired end of 2014 season.

National team career In September 2001, Kimura was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2001 U-17 World Championship, but he did not play in the match behind Kenta Tokushige.

Club statistics Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 2014 (NSK MOOK)", 14 February 2014, Japan, (p. 135 out of 290) Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total2003Gamba OsakaJ1 League000000-002004000000-002005000000-00200600000000002007000000-0020080000000000200900100000102010000000202020110000000000201260000010702013J2 League0000--002014J1 League000000-00Total60100030100

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