is a former

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player and manager. He is the currently an assistant manager of

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Playing career

Kodama was born in

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on October 8, 1982. He joined

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club

from youth team in 2001. Although he played as left side midfielder, he could not become a regular player. In 2006, he moved to J1 club

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. He became a regular player as left side back. However the club finished at the bottom place and was relegated to

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end of 2006 season. In 2007, he moved to J1 club

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. He played many matches as regular left side back and the club won the 2nd place 2008 J.League Cup. In 2009, the club gained new player Kosuke Ota and Kodama also played as center back not only side back. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2010. In 2012, he moved to J1 club

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. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2013, he moved to J1 club

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. Although he played many matches until summer 2013, his opportunity to play decreased from summer and the club finished at the bottom place. He retired end of 2013 season.

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* 1982 births Living people Association football people from Osaka Prefecture People from Takatsuki, Osaka Japanese footballers J1 League players Gamba Osaka players Kyoto Sanga FC players Shimizu S-Pulse players Cerezo Osaka players Oita Trinita players Men's association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1980s-stub