Kotaro Umeda

Kotaro Umeda

Keynote Speaker: Professional Soccer Player & Author

Kotaro Umeda Biography

Kotaro Umeda is a former midfielder for Joinville Esporte Clube in the Brazilian Championship and Tormenta FC in the USL, as well as an international author.

As a first generation immigrant from Tokyo, Japan, he has had the opportunity to overcome many struggles including racism, bullying, injuries, life abroad, sports complications, and much more to become the first ever Asian Athlete for Joinville Esporte Clube.

Umeda became the brand ambassador for the United Way of Greater Cleveland in 2021 after donating all of his proceeds from his book I'm With You to help people in need. His speeches provide a mixture of motivation, inspiration, and self-help to improve performance in every area of life.

He is fluent in Japanese, English, and Portuguese and provides speeches in all three languages around the world. As he speaks to people all around the world, he hopes to help one person at a time.

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Kotaro Umeda Speaking Topics

Beauty in the Struggle

The importance of courage, discipline, and faith to achieve your goals.

Ugliness in the Success

The other side of every successful story and how to avoid certain mistakes.

Kotaro Umeda Videos

Preview of Kotaro Umeda
Kotaro Umeda Keynote

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How much does it cost to book Kotaro Umeda for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Kotaro Umeda speak about?

Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Diversity & Inclusion, Authors, Non-Profit, Self-Improvement, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Social Activism.

Where does Kotaro Umeda travel from?

Kotaro Umeda generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kotaro Umeda?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kotaro Umeda for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kotaro Umeda for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kotaro Umeda or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Soccer, Sports and Athlete. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kotaro Umeda generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Helen Zia, Bernice Chao and Cynthia Choi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kotaro Umeda for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2023.

Kotaro Umeda Speaking Topics

  • Beauty in the Struggle

    The importance of courage, discipline, and faith to achieve your goals.

  • Ugliness in the Success

    The other side of every successful story and how to avoid certain mistakes.

Kotaro Umeda Videos

Preview of Kotaro Umeda
Kotaro Umeda Keynote
  • How do I book Kotaro Umeda to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kotaro Umeda for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kotaro Umeda, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kotaro Umeda or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kotaro Umeda for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kotaro Umeda, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kotaro Umeda, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kotaro Umeda speak about?

    Kotaro Umeda is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Diversity & Inclusion, Authors, Non-Profit, Self-Improvement, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Social Activism.
  • Where does Kotaro Umeda travel from?

    Kotaro Umeda generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kotaro Umeda?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kotaro Umeda for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kotaro Umeda for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kotaro Umeda or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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