Junya Kato (加藤 潤也, Katō Jun'ya; born December 30, 1994) is a Japanese football player[1] who currently plays for FC Imabari.

Junya Kato
加藤 潤也
Personal information
Full name Junya Kato
Date of birth (1994-12-30) December 30, 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth Hiroshima, Japan
Height 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
FC Imabari
Number 77
Youth career
2010–2012 Yonago Kita High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Josai International University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Gainare Tottori 32 (11)
2018–2022 Thespakusatsu Gunma 125 (18)
2023 Zweigen Kanazawa 39 (9)
2024 Renofa Yamaguchi 8 (0)
2024– FC Imabari 22 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 January 2026

Career

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Gainare Tottori

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Junya Kato joined J3 League club Gainare Tottori in 2017.[2]

Thespakusatsu Gunma

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On 21 December 2018, Kato was announced at Thespakusatsu Gunma.[3] He scored on his league debut against SC Sagamihara on 17 March 2019, scoring in the 86th and 90th+1st minute.[4]

Zweigen Kanazawa

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On 31 December 2022, Kato was announced at Zweigen Kanazawa.[5] He made his league debut against Tokyo Verdy on 19 February 2023.[6] Kato scored his first league goal against Renofa Yamaguchi on 19 March 2023, scoring in the 75th minute.[7]

Renofa Yamaguchi

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On 26 December 2023, Kato was announced at Renofa Yamaguchi.[8] He made his league debut against Blaublitz Akita on 3 March 2024.[9]

FC Imabari

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On 24 June 2024, Kato was announced at FC Imabari.[10] He made his league debut against Zweigen Kanazawa on 14 July 2024.[11] Kato scored his first league goal against FC Osaka on 17 August 2024, scoring in the 56th minute.[12]

Club statistics

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Updated to 22 March 2018.[13]

Club performance League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup Total
2017Gainare TottoriJ3 League3211003211
Total 3211003211

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