is a Japanese former professional

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who played as a defender.

Club career

Aoki was born in

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on 19 August 1984. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club

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in 2003. However he could hardly play in the match. He moved to

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in 2008. Although he became a regular player, the club was relegated to

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end of 2009 season. His opportunity to play decreased from 2012 and he moved to

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in August 2013. He moved to

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in 2014. His opportunity to play decreased in 2016 and retired end of 2016 season.

National team career

In September 2001, Aoki was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2001 U-17 World Championship. He played full-time in all 3 matches.

Club statistics

Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社
"2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑"
10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 196 out of 289)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aoki, Ryota 1984 births Living people Association football people from Takatsuki, Osaka Japanese men's footballers Japan men's youth international footballers 21st-century Japanese sportsmen J1 League players J2 League players Gamba Osaka players JEF United Chiba players Roasso Kumamoto players Thespa Gunma players Men's association football defenders