Koji Kondo (footballer)
Introduction  was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kondo was born in Kariya on April 28, 1972.After graduating from Shizuoka Gakuen High School, he joined Matsushita Electric (later ''Gamba Osaka'') in 1991.From 1992, he played as regular player at many positions, midfielder and side-back. However at 1996 Emperor's Cup on December 29, he hit his head against and opponent. An examination afterwards found a brain tumor. This match became his last match, and he left the club in June 1998.He played 133 games and scored 4 goals in the league.
National team career On May 22, 1994, Kondo debuted for Japan national team against Australia. He played as right side-back. On May 29, he also played against France.
Death On April 17, 2003, Kondo died of a brain tumor in Toyoake, Aichi, at the age of 30.
Club statistics  Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps  Goals Apps  Goals Apps  Goals Apps  GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1991/92Matsushita ElectricJSL Division 1000001992Gamba OsakaJ1 League9090199328020203201994380303044019954344147519962403090360199700000000199800000000Total13341212301675
National team statistics  Japan national teamYearAppsGoals199420Total20
References
External links * *  Japan National Football Team Database*