is a former
Japan
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ese
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player.
Playing career
Sugimoto was born in
Shizuoka on June 26, 1967. After graduating from
Juntendo University, he joined
Yamaha Motors
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in 1990. He played many matches as midfielder from first season. In 1993, he moved to
Shimizu S-Pulse
is a professional Japanese football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J2 League (J2). The club was formed in 1991 as a founding member of the J.League (''"Original Ten"''), which began ...
. Although he played many matches in 1993, his opportunity to play decreased from 1994. He retired end of 1996 season.
Club statistics
References
External links
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geocities.co.jp
1967 births
Living people
Juntendo University alumni
Association football people from Shizuoka Prefecture
Japanese footballers
Japan Soccer League players
J1 League players
Japan Football League (1992–1998) players
Júbilo Iwata players
Shimizu S-Pulse players
Association football midfielders
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