is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Konno was born in Ofunato on September 12, 1974. After graduating from

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, he joined

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club

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in 1997. Although he played as right side back not only his original position offensive midfielder, he could hardly play in the match in the club which many Japan national team players played. In 2000, he moved to newly was promoted to

club,

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. He played many matches as offensive midfielder and the club won the 2nd place 2000 J.League Cup. However the club results were bad in league competition and was relegated to

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from 2001. From 2001, he played many matches as central player and the club won the champions in 2004 and was promoted to J1 from 2005. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2005 and he retired end of 2006 season.

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1974 births Living people Kokushikan University alumni Association football people from Iwate Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Júbilo Iwata players Kawasaki Frontale players Association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub