Soichiro Kozuki

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Soichiro Kozuki: I’m excited to see my father’s reaction

His first professional contract, his Bundesliga debut, his first goal in the top flight – and then... a long spell out due to injury. It’s been an emotional few months for Soichiro Kozuki, but he’s back to work, playing 45 minutes in each of our two friendlies so far in pre-season. Speaking to schalke04.de, the 22-year-old winger discussed his current fitness levels, the step up to the first team, his new shirt number and his family.

Training Camp

Jul 9, 2023

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Soichiro Kozuki to undergo an ankle operation

FC Schalke 04 will be without Soichiro Kozuki for the coming weeks. He will undergo an ankle operation on Tuesday (14/3).

Team

Mar 13, 2023

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Soichiro Kozuki named Player of the Month for January

The past few weeks have been extremely eventful for winger Soichiro Kozuki. After signing his first professional contract, he went on to make his Bundesliga debut and then scored his first goal in the top flight too. Now, the Japanese youngster has been named as Schalke’s Player of the Month for January with 71% of the votes. Tom Krauß (26%) came second ahead of Cedric Brunner in third (3%).

Inside

Feb 12, 2023

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Soichiro Kozuki wants to write the next chapter

Soichiro Kozuki’s footballing story sounds a bit like a fairytale. Almost one year ago, the then 21-year-old made the move from the Japanese second tier club Kyoto Sanga, to FC Düren in the Mittelrheinliga. He then signed for Schalke 04 in the summer and was rewarded with a professional contract back in December after turning heads with his strong performances for the U23s.

Bundesliga

Jan 21, 2023

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Soichiro Kozuki: It’s a pretty crazy story

Soichiro Kozuki was one of the surprise success stories at the close of the year. After scoring in all three friendlies in December and impressing against Rapid Vienna, Hajduk Split and VfL Osnabrück, the Japanese midfielder was rewarded with a professional contract at FC Schalke 04, valid until 30th June 2025.

Training Camp

Jan 4, 2023