is a former

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ese

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player.

Club career

Kumagai was born in

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on October 23, 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 1994. Although he could hardly play in the match in 1990s, he played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2000. In 2000, the club won the champions all three major title in Japan;

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and

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first time in

history. The club also won the champions 2001 J1 League and 2002 J.League Cup. From 2003, his opportunity to play decreased and he moved to

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in July 2004. He retired end of 2005 season.

National team career

In April 1995, Kumagai was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. He played full time in all four matches as defensive midfielder.

Club statistics

References

External links

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Vegalta Sendai News Release
1975 births Living people People from Towada, Aomori Association football people from Aomori Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Kashima Antlers players Vegalta Sendai players Association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub