Kenji Oba (大場 健史, Ōba Kenji, born August 14, 1967) is a former Japanese football player. He used his name "大場 賢治" until April 1994.

Kenji Oba
大場 健史
Personal information
Full name Kenji Oba
Date of birth (1967-08-14) August 14, 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Kanagawa, Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1983–1985 Asahi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1991 Nissan Motors 0 (0)
1991–1994 Kashima Antlers 50 (2)
1995–1996 Kashiwa Reysol 28 (1)
1997–1998 Kawasaki Frontale 28 (0)
Total 106 (3)
Medal record
Nissan Motors
Winner Japan Soccer League 1988/89
Winner Japan Soccer League 1989/90
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1990/91
Winner JSL Cup 1988
Winner JSL Cup 1989
Winner JSL Cup 1990
Runner-up JSL Cup 1986
Winner Emperor's Cup 1988
Winner Emperor's Cup 1989
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1990
Kashima Antlers
Runner-up J1 League 1993
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1993
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Oba was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on August 14, 1967. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Soccer League club Nissan Motors in 1986. However he could not play at all in the game. He moved to Sumitomo Metal (later Kashima Antlers) in 1991. He played many matches. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. The club won the 2nd place 1993 J1 League and 1993 Emperor's Cup. He moved to newly promoted to J1 League club, Kashiwa Reysol in 1995. Although he played many matches in 1995, his opportunity to play decreased in 1996. In 1997, he moved to Japan Football League club Kawasaki Frontale. He lost opportunity to play in 1998 and retired end of 1998 season.

Club statistics

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1986/87 Nissan Motors JSL Division 1 0 0 0 0
1987/88 0 0 0 0
1988/89 0 0 0 0
1989/90 0 0 0 0 0 0
1990/91 0 0 0 0 0 0
1991/92 Sumitomo Metal JSL Division 2 28 2 2 0 30 2
1992 Kashima Antlers J1 League - 3 0 10 1 13 1
1993 9 0 5 0 1 0 15 0
1994 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
1995 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 24 1 0 0 - 24 1
1996 4 0 0 0 11 0 15 0
1997 Kawasaki Frontale Football League 27 0 3 0 - 30 0
1998 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
Total 106 3 11 0 25 1 142 4

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