is a former

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player.

Playing career

Kosaka was born in Fukui Prefecture on September 14, 1975. After graduating from

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, he joined the Japan Football League club Omiya Ardija in 1998. He played often as a midfielder during the first season and the club was promoted to the new

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in 1999. However he did not play as often in 2002 and he retired at the end of the 2002 season.

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* 1975 births Living people Komazawa University alumni Association football people from Fukui Prefecture Japanese footballers J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Omiya Ardija players Association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub