is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Ujihara was born in

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on May 10, 1981. He joined

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club

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from youth team in 2000. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2001, he moved to

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club Albirex Niigata on loan. In 2001, he became a regular player and scored 15 goals. In 2002, he played many matches as substitute forward. In 2003, he returned to Nagoya Grampus Eight. However he could not play many matches until 2004. In 2005, he moved to J2 club Sagan Tosu and played many matches. In 2006, he moved to J2 club

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and played many matches. In 2007, he moved to J2 club

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. He played many matches as regular player in 2007. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2008 and he retired end of 2010 season.

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* 1981 births Living people Association football people from Kagawa Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Nagoya Grampus players Albirex Niigata players Sagan Tosu players Montedio Yamagata players Thespa Gunma players Men's association football forwards {{Japan-footy-forward-1980s-stub