is a former

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ese

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player.

Club career

Aoki was born in Omihachiman on April 27, 1987. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 2006. From 2007, he played many matches. However he lost his opportunity to play in 2009 and he moved to

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in June 2009. At Okayama, he became a regular player. He returned to JEF United in 2010 and played until 2011. Through

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in 2012, he moved to Thespakusatsu Gunma in 2013. Although he played many matches in 2 seasons, he retired at the end the of 2014 season.

National team career

In July 2007, Aoki was elected Japan U-20 national team for the

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. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches.

Club statistics

National team statistics

Appearances in major competitions

References

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* * 1987 births Living people Association football people from Shiga Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players JEF United Chiba players Fagiano Okayama players Ventforet Kofu players Thespakusatsu Gunma players Association football forwards {{Japan-footy-forward-1980s-stub