is a former

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player.

Playing career

Atsuta was born in Machida on September 16, 1976. After graduating from

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, he joined

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club

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in 1999. He played many matches as offensive midfielder from first season. However the club was relegated to

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from 2001. In 2001, he became a regular player and the club won the champions and was promoted to J1 in a year. In 2002, his opportunity to play decreased and he played many matches as substitute. The club won the champions 2002 Emperor's Cup first major title in the club history. In August 2003, he moved to J2 club

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on loan. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2004, he returned to Kyoto Purple Sanga. Although he played many matches as regular player, he retired end of 2004 season.

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1976 births Living people Kokushikan University alumni Association football people from Tokyo Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Kyoto Sanga FC players Albirex Niigata players Men's association football midfielders People from Machida, Tokyo {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub