is a former
Japan
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ese
football
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player.
Club career
Morioka was born in
Ozu on 12 August 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined
Gamba Osaka
is a Japanese professional football club based in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The club's name ''Gamba'' comes from the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to s ...
in 1992. He debuted in 1993 and played many matches as offensive midfielder from 1994. His opportunity to play decreased in 1998. He moved to
Kyoto Purple Sanga
is a Japanese professional association football, football club based in Kyoto. "Sanga" comes from the Sanskrit word ''sangha'', a term meaning "group" or "club" and often used to denote the Buddhist priesthood, associating the club with Kyoto ...
in 1999 and
Vissel Kobe
is a Japanese professional football club based in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The team's home stadium is Noevir Stadium Kobe, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home matc ...
in 2000. He returned to Gamba in 2002. Although he played many matches in 2002, his opportunity to play decreased from 2003. In 2006, he moved to
Regional Leagues
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club
Banditonce Kobe (later ''Banditonce Kakogawa''). He retired end of 2008 season.
National team career
In July 1996, Morioka was selected
Japan U-23 national team for
1996 Summer Olympics
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. At this tournament, he played 1 match as right side midfielder against
Hungary
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in third match. Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won
Brazil
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in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (
マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.
Club statistics
References
External links
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Shigeru Morioka official website
1973 births
Living people
Association football people from Ehime Prefecture
Japanese footballers
J1 League players
Gamba Osaka players
Kyoto Sanga FC players
Vissel Kobe players
Footballers at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Olympic footballers of Japan
Association football midfielders
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