is a Japanese

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as a striker and currently play for

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National team career

In October 2009, Sugimoto was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2009 U-17 World Cup. He played all 3 matches and scored a goal against

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in the first match. In October 2102, he was elected Japan U-23 national team for

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. He played 4 matches and Japan won the 4th place. In September 2017, Sugimoto was elected Japan national team for

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. At this qualification, on 5 September, he debuted against

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Club statistics

National team statistics

International goals

:''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.''

Honours

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References

External links

* * * *
Kenyu Sugimoto
at Cerezo Osaka official site
Profile at Cerezo OsakaKenyu Sugimoto
at

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