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player.

Playing career

Iijima was born in Machida on January 6, 1970. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined

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in 1992. He played often as right side back during the 1993 season. In 1995, the club won the

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, the first major title in club history. In 1997, the club won second place in the Asian Cup Winners' Cup. However, he did not play as much in 1998, less than Ko Ishikawa, who came to the club in 1998. In 2001, he moved to the

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club Kawasaki Frontale and he played in many matches. In 2002, he moved to the J2 club Avispa Fukuoka. Although he played in many matches, he left the club and he retired at the end of the 2002 season.

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* 1970 births Living people Tokai University alumni Association football people from Tokyo Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Nagoya Grampus players Kawasaki Frontale players Avispa Fukuoka players Men's association football defenders People from Machida, Tokyo {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub