Kouichi Belgira
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kouichi Sakino Belgira[1] | ||
| Date of birth | December 28, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Okayama, Japan | ||
| Position | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stallion Laguna | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Forza | ||
| 2016–2017 | Meralco Manila | 17 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | JPV Marikina | 21 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Čelik Nikšić | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Global Makati | 4 | (1) |
| 2019–2024 | Stallion Laguna | 30 | (2) |
| 2024 | Shan United | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Stallion Laguna | 19 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Philippines U23 | 4 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:05, January 8, 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:05, January 8, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kouichi Sakino Belgira (born 28 December 1996) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a full-back or midfielder for Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna. Born in Japan, he represents the Philippines at the international level.[2][1]
Early PFL career
Belgira was born in the city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. He started playing professionally in the Philippines at 18 years old, suiting up for UFL Division 2 side Forza.[3] A year later, he went on trial wth UFL side Loyola, becoming part of the first team squad.[4][5][6]
Belgira left Loyola in 2017 and signed with JPV Marikina, making 21 appearances in his first season.[7] In 2019, he returned to the Philippines with Global FC, before transferring mid season.[8]
Playing abroad
After one season with JPV, Belgira signed with Montenegrin Second League team FK Čelik Nikšić in 2018, making only one appearance against FK Ibar.[9][10]
In 2024, Belgira played abroad again, this time for Shan United in the Myanmar National League, but moved back to the Philippines a few months later.[11][12]
Stallion Laguna
After leaving Global, Belgira signed with Stallion Laguna, becoming a starter in the club's second half of the season and in the 2019 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[13] He stayed with Stallion until 2024, also competing in the AFC Cup.[14][15]
Belgira would rejoin Stallion once more after leaving Shan United, playing 18 games in the 2024–25 season.