Kono was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on December 30, 1950.
After graduating from high school, he joined Hitachi in 1969.
In 1972, the club won Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup.
On February 20, 1974, Kono debuted for the Japan national team against Hong Kong.
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