is a Japanese former

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. His younger brother Yasuhito is also a footballer.

Club career

Endō was born in

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on 18 September 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined

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(later ''Yokohama F. Marinos'') in 1994. He debuted in 1995 and he played many matches as midfielder after the debut. In 1995, the club won the champions

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. From 1999, he became a regular player and the club won

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and 2004 J1 League. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2005 and he moved to

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in July 2005. He retired end of 2007 season.

National team career

In July 1996, Endō was selected Japan U-23 national team for

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. At this tournament, he wore the number 10 shirt for Japan and played 1 match against

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in first match. Japan won Brazil and it was known as "Miracle of Miami" ( マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

Club statistics

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* * 1975 births Living people Association football people from Kagoshima Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Yokohama F. Marinos players Vissel Kobe players Footballers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic footballers of Japan Association football midfielders People from Kagoshima {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub