1. Overview
Fumiya Kogure is a Japanese professional footballer who primarily plays as a midfielder. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kogure has had a diverse career spanning multiple leagues in Japan, Singapore, and Cambodia. He is known for his versatility, capable of playing as a holding midfielder, winger, or attacking midfielder. Throughout his career, he has achieved club honors, including winning the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup with Albirex Niigata (S), and was recognized as the S.League Player of the Year in 2015.
2. Personal Information
This section details Fumiya Kogure's fundamental personal and physical attributes, along with his primary playing position.
2.1. Birth and Early Life
Fumiya Kogure (木暮 郁哉Kogure FumiyaJapanese) was born on June 28, 1989, in Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
2.2. Physical Characteristics
Kogure stands at 70 in (177 cm) tall and weighs 137 lb (62 kg). He is right-footed.
2.3. Playing Position
Kogure's primary role on the field is as a holding midfielder (ボランチboranchiJapanese). However, he is a versatile player who can also be deployed as a winger, attacking midfielder, or even as a side-back when required.
3. Youth Career
Fumiya Kogure spent his formative years in football within the youth system of Mitsubishi Yowa SC. He was part of the Mitsubishi Yowa SC Sugamo Junior team, attending Horifune Elementary School in Kita Ward, Tokyo. From 2002 to 2004, he played for Mitsubishi Yowa SC Sugamo Junior Youth while attending Horifune Junior High School. He then progressed to Mitsubishi Yowa SC Youth from 2005 to 2007, during his time at Komagome High School. Throughout his youth career, he was selected for various age-group Japan national youth teams.
4. Professional Career
Fumiya Kogure's professional football career began in Japan and later extended to leagues in Singapore and Cambodia, showcasing his adaptability across different football environments.
4.1. Japan
Kogure started his professional journey in Japan's top-tier league before moving to other domestic clubs on loan.
4.1.1. Albirex Niigata
Kogure joined Albirex Niigata in 2008 after graduating from high school. As a rookie, he quickly established himself as a regular holding midfielder, making 12 appearances in the J1 League. During this period, he was also selected for the Japan U19 squad for the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship. However, he faced physical challenges adapting to professional football, suffering an injury that led to a long-term absence and sidelined him for the latter half of the league season.
Despite the injury, Kogure continued with Albirex Niigata. In 2011, he changed his jersey number from 13 to 8, a number previously worn by former Japan international Motohiro Yamaguchi at the club. That year, he was primarily deployed as a side half (winger) on both the left and right flanks. On October 22, 2011, he scored his first professional goal in a Emperor's Cup second-round match against Toyama Shinjo Club. He remained with Albirex Niigata until the end of the 2014 season, with a total of 45 league appearances and no goals during his tenure.
4.1.2. Mito HollyHock
For the 2013 season, Kogure moved to Mito HollyHock on a loan spell from Albirex Niigata. During his time at Mito HollyHock, he made 15 appearances in the 2013 J2 League.
4.1.3. Azul Claro Numazu
In the 2014 season, Kogure was again loaned out, this time to Azul Claro Numazu. He played 21 matches and scored 3 goals in the 2014 Japan Football League (JFL) during his loan period. At the end of the 2014 season, his contract with Albirex Niigata expired, and his loan spell with Azul Claro Numazu also concluded.
4.2. Singapore
Following his departure from Japanese football, Kogure moved to Singapore, where he achieved significant individual and team success.
4.2.1. Albirex Niigata Singapore
On December 22, 2014, it was announced that Kogure had signed with Albirex Niigata (S), a satellite club of J1 League side Albirex Niigata, for the upcoming S.League season. His debut season in Singapore was highly successful. On November 30, 2015, Kogure was named the S.League Player of the Year for the 2015 S.League season, having contributed 5 goals and 13 assists across all competitions. He was also an integral part of the Albirex Niigata (S) squad that won both the 2015 Singapore Cup and the 2015 Singapore League Cup.
4.2.2. Hougang United
Kogure's impressive performance in his debut S.League season attracted interest from other clubs. On January 31, 2016, he officially transferred to Hougang United for the 2016 S.League season. He scored his first goal for Hougang United on April 14, 2016, which was a decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Warriors FC in an S.League fixture. He played for Hougang United until the end of the 2017 season, making a total of 32 league appearances and scoring 9 goals.
4.2.3. Geylang International
In 2018, Kogure moved to Geylang International, another club in the Singapore Premier League (formerly S.League). He made 21 league appearances for the club, scoring 1 goal during his tenure.
4.3. Cambodia
After his time in Singapore, Kogure continued his career in Cambodia.
4.3.1. Soltilo Angkor FC
In 2019, Kogure transferred to Soltilo Angkor FC in Cambodia. He played for the club for two seasons, making 36 league appearances and scoring 10 goals during his time there.
4.3.2. Nagaworld FC
Following his spell at Soltilo Angkor FC, Kogure joined Nagaworld FC in Cambodia in 2021. He made 34 league appearances and scored 7 goals for Nagaworld FC until the end of the 2022 season.
5. International Career
Fumiya Kogure has represented Japan at various youth international levels. He was selected for the Japan U16, U17, U18, U19, and U20 national teams between 2005 and 2009. Notably, he participated in the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship with the Japan U19 team, making 2 appearances in the tournament.
6. Statistics
Statistics accurate as of the end of the 2022 season.
| Japan | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Season | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | |||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata | 2008 | J1 League | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | J1 League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010 | J1 League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2011 | J1 League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2012 | J1 League | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 62 | 2 | ||
| Mito HollyHock | 2013 | J2 League | 15 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| Azul Claro Numazu | 2014 | Football League | 21 | 3 | - | - | 21 | 3 | ||
| Total | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Singapore | ||||||||||
| Club | Season | League | Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup | Total | |||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2015 | S.League | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 5 |
| Total | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 5 | ||
| Hougang United | 2016 | S.League | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 6 |
| 2017 | S.League | 19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 9 | |
| Total | 32 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 15 | ||
| Geylang International | 2018 | Singapore Premier League | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||
| Cambodia | ||||||||||
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Soltilo Angkor FC | 2019 | Cambodian League | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | ||
| 2020 | Cambodian League | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |||
| Total | 36 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 10 | ||||
| Nagaworld FC | 2021-2022 | Cambodian League | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | ||
| Total | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | ||||
| Career total | 226 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 267 | 43 | ||
7. Honours
Fumiya Kogure has received both team and individual accolades throughout his professional career.
7.1. Club Honours
- Albirex Niigata (S)
- Singapore Cup: 2015
- Singapore League Cup: 2015
7.2. Individual Honours
- S.League Player of the Year: 2015