is a former

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player.

Playing career

Uchidate was born in Saitama on January 15, 1974. After graduating from

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, he joined his local club Urawa Reds in 1996. He played many matches from 2000 and he became a regular player as left defender of three back defense and defensive midfielder from 2002. The club won the champions

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and

2005 Emperor's Cup The 85th Emperor's Cup was held between September 17, 2005 and January 1, 2006. The tournament was won by Urawa Red Diamonds. The J.League Division 2 clubs qualified automatically to the third round, while the J.League Division 1 clubs qualified au ...

. In 2006, although he played as substitute, he played many matches and the club won the champions

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. From 2007, although his opportunity to play decreased, the club won the champions

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. He retired end of 2008 season.

Club statistics

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* * 1974 births Living people Sendai University alumni Association football people from Saitama Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Urawa Red Diamonds players Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub