Overview

Kohei Hiramatsu (松康平, Hiramatsu Kohei; born 19 April 1980) is a Japanese professional athlete best known for his career in association football. The presentation of his name follows Japanese practice in which the family name Hiramatsu appears before the given name in traditional order. For readers seeking background about naming conventions and order, general introductions are available: Japanese names and a short note on name order.

Identity and written form

The kanji used to write his name reflect the standard Japanese system of family name and given name. The family name element is Hiramatsu and the given name is Kohei; English-language sources sometimes reverse the order. For concise explanations of family-name usage in Japan and cultural context see a basic guide to the family name in Japanese culture.

Sport and role

Hiramatsu is described in public records as a professional athlete from Japan whose primary sport is association football. Association football, widely referred to as soccer in some countries, is organised in Japan through national and regional leagues and cups. For broader context on the sport and its organisation in Japan see material on association football and on sport in Japan. General references about professional athletes and how their careers are recorded are useful background: professional athletes.

Typical career path

  • Early development often takes place in youth academies, school teams and university programs that feed professional clubs.
  • Players commonly progress through domestic leagues, with opportunities for movement between clubs, loans, and occasional transfers abroad.
  • Career length varies; many players move into coaching, scouting, or administrative roles after retiring from active competition.

Records and further information

Biographical summaries for individual players are typically compiled from club histories, league databases and sport associations. This article focuses on identity and the general professional context rather than exhaustive match statistics. For detailed, up-to-date match records, seasonal appearances, or club affiliations consult official club or league publications and databases managed by professional organisations. For general reading on the topic, see the links above to introductory resources on names, sport structures and athlete careers.

Note: Where specifics such as match totals, clubs or positions are required, use authoritative primary sources (club statements, league records) because such details can change over time and may be reported differently in various summaries.