Japanese association football player

Shinzō Kōroki

Shinzō Kōroki is a Japanese former footballer who plays as a striker.

By globalcelebwiki Editorial Desk, adapted from Wikipedia · Published 29 September 2026

Profession
Japanese association football player
Born
31 July 1986
Birthplace
Miyazaki
Nationality
Japanese
Portrait of Shinzō Kōroki
Photo: www.thai-fussball.com · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Shinzō Kōroki (興梠 慎三, Kōroki Shinzō; born 31 July 1986) is a Japanese former footballer who plays as a striker. He has played for the Japan national team until 2015. Currently is a pundit of the J1 League matches.

Club career

In 2023, Kōroki would return to Urawa Red Diamonds after his loan contract expired at Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in 2022.

Kōroki announce his retirement on 21 November 2024.

International career

Kōroki made his Japan national team debut on 9 October 2008 in a friendly match against United Arab Emirates.

In August 2016, Kōroki was selected Japan U-23 national team as overage player for 2016 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played all 3 matches and scored a goal against Nigeria.

Managerial career

In 2025, Shinzō Kōroki announce official appointment of Academy Role Model Coach, Partner Sales Department in Urawa Red Diamonds.

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