Announcement Regarding the Expiration of Masaya Kojima's Contract
Zweigen Kanazawa has announced that defender Masaya Kojima will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract. Reflecting on his four-and-a-half-year tenure, Kojima expressed gratitude to the fans and teammates while sharing his regret over failing to achieve the goal of promotion.
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Masaya KOJIMA
Position: DF
Date of Birth: November 9, 1997
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture
Height/Weight: 170cm/64kg
Career History: Gyoda Pegasus Soccer Sports Shonendan - Kumagaya Soccer Sports Club - Vegalta Sendai Youth - Vegalta Sendai - FC Machida Zelvia (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Zweigen Kanazawa (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Thespa Kusatsu Gunma - Zweigen Kanazawa
Appearance Record:
J1 League: 3 matches (0 goals)
J2 League: 154 matches (3 goals)
J3 League: 62 matches (7 goals)
Cup Matches: 7 matches (0 goals)
Centenary Concept League: 10 matches (0 goals)
Comment:
I will be leaving the team upon the expiration of my contract. I am truly proud to have fought as a member of this club for four and a half years.
Looking back, it was not always smooth sailing. We experienced the pain of relegation, and with that regret in my heart, I fought with a strong desire to 'definitely achieve promotion.' However, leaving the club without achieving that goal remains a deep regret, and I feel very sorry.
Nevertheless, the presence of the fans and supporters who cheered for me tirelessly in any situation kept me moving forward. Supported by your cheers during difficult times, I was able to keep fighting until the end.
I also have nothing but gratitude for my teammates, staff, and everyone involved with the club with whom I shared both joy and frustration. The four and a half years I spent at this club are an irreplaceable treasure in my football life.
I am proud to have fought for this club and to have worn this emblem.
I sincerely hope that one day this club will shine on the stage where it truly belongs.
Thank you very much for the past four and a half years.
Position: DF
Date of Birth: November 9, 1997
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture
Height/Weight: 170cm/64kg
Career History: Gyoda Pegasus Soccer Sports Shonendan - Kumagaya Soccer Sports Club - Vegalta Sendai Youth - Vegalta Sendai - FC Machida Zelvia (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Zweigen Kanazawa (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Thespa Kusatsu Gunma - Zweigen Kanazawa
Appearance Record:
J1 League: 3 matches (0 goals)
J2 League: 154 matches (3 goals)
J3 League: 62 matches (7 goals)
Cup Matches: 7 matches (0 goals)
Centenary Concept League: 10 matches (0 goals)
Comment:
I will be leaving the team upon the expiration of my contract. I am truly proud to have fought as a member of this club for four and a half years.
Looking back, it was not always smooth sailing. We experienced the pain of relegation, and with that regret in my heart, I fought with a strong desire to 'definitely achieve promotion.' However, leaving the club without achieving that goal remains a deep regret, and I feel very sorry.
Nevertheless, the presence of the fans and supporters who cheered for me tirelessly in any situation kept me moving forward. Supported by your cheers during difficult times, I was able to keep fighting until the end.
I also have nothing but gratitude for my teammates, staff, and everyone involved with the club with whom I shared both joy and frustration. The four and a half years I spent at this club are an irreplaceable treasure in my football life.
I am proud to have fought for this club and to have worn this emblem.
I sincerely hope that one day this club will shine on the stage where it truly belongs.
Thank you very much for the past four and a half years.
FAQ
Has Masaya Kojima ever played in Taiwan?
No, his career has been exclusively within Japanese clubs.