Kosei Tani

Kosei Tani (谷 晃生) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Machida Zelvia, on loan from Gamba Osaka. He also plays for the Japan national team.

Gamba Osaka
Born and raised in Osaka, Tani came through the youth ranks at Gamba Osaka and was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2018 season. He made his top team debut in a J.League Cup match away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 9 May 2018. Gamba recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to run out 3-2 winners.

Prior to joining Gamba's J1 team, Tani played 4 times for Gamba Osaka U23 which compete in the J3 League in the 2017 season. Following his elevation to the club's first-team squad, he earned more playing time at J3 level appearing 17 times as part of a rotation system with Ryota Suzuki.

Dender (loan)
On 1 August 2023, Tani signed with Belgium 2nd division club, FCV Dender, on a season-long loan transfer.

Youth
Tani appeared for Japan as a goalkeeper in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and played a total of 7 games at that level.

Senior
On 27 July 2022, Tani make his debut for Japan national team playing the full match in a 3-0 win over South Korea during the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship.

Career statistics
Last update: 24 November 2022

Reserves performance
Last Updated: 2 December 2018

International

 * EAFF E-1 Football Championship: 2022