is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Noguchi was born in

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on February 25, 1972. After graduating from

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, he joined

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in 1994. He became a regular player from first season and he played many matches as right and left side back for a long time. However he could hardly play in the match in 2002. In 2003, he moved to

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. He played many matches and retired end of 2003 season.

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1972 births Living people Komazawa University alumni Association football people from Ibaraki Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Kyoto Sanga FC players Omiya Ardija players Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub