[1] Kobayashi was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on 7 July 1930.
In June 1956, Kobayashi was selected by the Japan national team for the 1956 Summer Olympics qualification.
He debuted at this qualification on 3 June against South Korea.
In November, he played at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
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