is a former

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player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He used his name "信藤克義" until 1992.

Club career

Shinto was born in

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on September 15, 1960. After graduating from

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, he joined his local club

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in 1983. He moved to

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. However, he lost the opportunity to play in the match. In 1993, he moved to

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club Fujita Industries (later ''Bellmare Hiratsuka''). The club won the champions in 1993 and was promoted to J1 League. The club won 1994 Emperor's Cup and 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He retired in 1995.

National team career

On May 27, 1987, Shinto debuted for Japan national team against

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. He played at 1988 Summer Olympics qualification, 1990 World Cup qualification and

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. He played 15 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1990.Japan National Football Team Database
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Coaching career

After retirement, Shinto started coaching career at

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in 1996. In 1999, he moved to Toho Titanium. In 2001, he signed with

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and became a manager. In 2002 season, the club finished at bottom place and he resigned end of the season.

Club statistics

National team statistics

Managerial statistics

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