Ryuji KubotaRyuji Kubota is a former Japanese football player.Playing careerKubota was born in Hyogo Prefecture on July 24, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined the Yokohama Marinos in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder and center back. On March 18, he debuted against Kashima Antlers in the opening match of the 1995 season. However he did not play much after that. He did not play at all in the match in 1997 and he moved to Vissel Kobe in 1998. Although he played many matches as defensive midfielder, he retired at the end of the 1998 season.