, known as Kuni, is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chinese Super League club Liaoning Tieren.
Club career
Avispa Fukuoka On 12 January 2015, Kunimoto joined J2 League club, Avispa Fukuoka. He helped the club to a third place finished which see them qualified to the 2016 J1 League.
Gyeongnam FC On 4 January 2018, Kunimoto joined K League 1 side, Gyeongnam FC ahead of the 2018 season. In his first season with the Korean club, he helped them to finished the season as league runner-ups.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors On 9 January 2020, Kunimoto joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. On 8 May, he made his first appearance against Suwon Samsung Bluewings. On 28 June 2020, he scored his first goal against Ulsan Hyunda. He would than go on to win the 2020 K League 1 league title and 2020 Korean FA Cup in his first season at the club. Kunimoto went on to win another league title in the 2022 K League 1 and also for his contribution in the 2022 Korean FA Cup, he won the Korean FA Cup medal. However Kunimoto contract was terminated on 13 July after a drunk-driving incident. He left Jeonbuk Hyundai and make 83 appearances scoring 13 goals and contributing 10 assist in all competitions with the clubhouse.
Casa Pia On 27 July 2023, Kunimoto moved to Portugal to signed for Primeira Liga outfit, Casa Pia. He make his debut on 7 August 2022 against Santa Clara. On 29 August 2022, he scored his first goal for the club against Vitória Guimarães. Kunimoto decided to leave the club after 1 season in which he make 26 appearances in all competition during his time with the Portuguese club.
Johor Darul Ta'zim Kunimoto signed a contract with Malaysia Super League giants, Johor Darul Ta'zim on 2 August 2023 replacing the foreign player slot with Leandro Velázquez who is out with an injury till the end of the year. He scored 2 goals and get 1 assist on his club debut in the 2023 Malaysia Cup match against Kelantan in a 10–0 thrashing victory. He won the 2023 Malaysia Super League title and the 2023 Malaysia Cup at the end of the season.
Liaoning Tieren On 10 February 2024, Kunimoto joined China League One club Liaoning Tieren on a free transfer. On 9 March 2024, he make his debut for the club in a league match against Chongqing Tonglianglong playing the full match. On 9 June, Kunimoto scored his first goal for the club in a league match against Guangzhou.
Career statistics Club .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. 151 out of 289)
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsAvispa Fukuoka2015J2 League4000——402016J1 League2012360—842017J2 League100000—10 Total2514360—134Gyeongnam FC2018K League 135510——365201928210—42334 Total63720—42699Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors2020K League 120140—20261202120310—82295202214410—30184 Total54860—1328312Casa Pia2022–23Primeira Liga2411010—261Johor DT2023Malaysia Super League40—420082Liaoning Tieren2024China League One25400—254202529510—3052026Chinese Super League0000—00 Career total2342914311217427637
Honours
Club
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors K League 1 (2): 2020, 2021 Korean FA Cup (2): 2020, 2022
Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysia Super League: 2023 Malaysia Cup: 2023
Liaoning Tieren FC China League One: 2025
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References
External links
Profile at Avispa Fukuoka