Kōji Miyoshi

Koji Miyoshi (三好 康児) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for club Birmingham City and the Japan national team.

Early career
Miyoshi was born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

On 20 August 2019, he joined Belgian First Division A side Royal Antwerp on loan for a year from Kawasaki Frontale with an option to make the deal permanent. In 2023, Miyoshi was part of the Antwerp squad that won the club their first league title in 66 years.

Birmingham City
Miyoshi joined English Championship club Birmingham City in June 2023 after his contract with Royal Antwerp expired. He made his debut for the club, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 draw with Swansea City on 5 August. Miyoshi scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Bristol City on 29 August.

International career
In October 2013, Miyoshi was picked for the Japan U-17 national team for the 2013 U-17 World Cup. He played three matches and Japan quarter final run only to lose to Sweden 2–1. In May 2017, he was in the squad of the Japan U-20 national team for the 2017 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played three matches.

On 24 May 2019, Miyoshi was called up by Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu to feature in the Copa América played in Brazil. He made his debut on 17 June 2019 in the game against Chile, as a 66th-minute substitute for Daizen Maeda.

International

 * Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Miyoshi goal.

Honours
Kawasaki Frontale
 * J1 League: 2017

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
 * J1 League: 2019

Royal Antwerp
 * Belgian Pro League: 2022–23
 * Belgian Cup: 2019–20, 2022–23 

Japan U-19
 * AFC U-19 Championship: 2016