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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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- Current team
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Kawasaki Frontale
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 23 Sep 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- Y. Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Kashiwa Reysol vs Kawasaki Frontale
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Japanese J1 League | 10 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Tokyo Verdy
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Japanese J1 League | 06 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale
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Japanese J1 League | 02 May 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kawasaki Frontale
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Japanese J1 League | 29 Apr 2026 | 2 – 0 |
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Kawasaki Frontale vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba
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Japanese J1 League | 25 Apr 2026 | 2 – 1 |
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia
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Japanese J1 League | 17 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Mito Hollyhock vs Kawasaki Frontale
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Japanese J1 League | 24 May 2026 | Upcoming |
England vs Japan
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International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
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International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
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FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
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FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Yu Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi is a 38-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kawasaki Frontale in Japan.
Born on 23 September 1987 in Japan, Yu Kobayashi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Yu Kobayashi stands 177 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Kawasaki Frontale fixtures are played, Yu Kobayashi's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 10:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale in the Japanese J1 League.
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Frequently asked questions about Yu Kobayashi
What team does Yu Kobayashi play for?
Yu Kobayashi currently plays for Kawasaki Frontale in Japan.
What position does Yu Kobayashi play?
Yu Kobayashi plays as a forward.
How old is Yu Kobayashi?
Yu Kobayashi was born on 23 September 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Yu Kobayashi?
Yu Kobayashi represents Japan.
How tall is Yu Kobayashi?
Yu Kobayashi stands 177 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
When does Yu Kobayashi's team play next?
Kawasaki Frontale's next fixture is Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Is Yu Kobayashi left-footed or right-footed?
Yu Kobayashi's preferred foot is right.
Does Yu Kobayashi play for the national team?
Yu Kobayashi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Akihiro Ienaga Forward
- Asahi Sasaki Defender
- Erison Danilo de Souza Forward
- Filip Uremovic Defender
- Filip Uremović Defender
- Hiroto Noda Defender
- Hiroto Taniguchi Defender
- Kazuya Konno Midfielder
- Kento Tachibanada Midfielder
- Kota Yui Midfielder
- Kyosuke Mochiyama Forward
- Lazar Romanic Forward
- Lazar Romanić Forward
- Lee Geun-hyeong Goalkeeper
- Louis Takaji Julien Thébault Yamaguchi Goalkeeper
- Louis Yamaguchi Goalkeeper
- Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa Forward
- Noriharu Kan Defender
- Osa Ryuki Midfielder
- Reon Yamahara Defender
Other forwards
- Ado Onaiwu Japan
- Aiki Miyahara Japan
- Akihiro Ienaga Japan
- Akihiro Sato Japan
- Akihiro Takada Japan
- Akika Mitsuhashi Japan
- Akika Nishikawa Japan
- Akira Matsuzawa Japan