is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Ono was born in

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on March 29, 1965. After graduating from Narashino High School, he joined

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side Sumitomo Metal (later ''Kashima Antlers'') in 1983. He played as center back and the club won the 2nd place in 1987 JSL Cup. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league

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. In first season in 1993, the club won the 2nd place

and he was selected Best Eleven. The club also won the 2nd place

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. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1995 and he moved to

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in 1996. He retired end of 1996 season.

After retirement

After his playing career, Ono became the owner of an

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(Japanese pub). He now works as a soccer commentator and personality on a local radio station, and Director of the Kashima Heights Sports Plaza.

Club statistics

Personal honors

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Team honors

Sumitomo Metal/Kashima Antlers *

Division 2 -

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, 1986/87

References

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* 1965 births Living people Association football people from Chiba Prefecture Japanese men's footballers Japan Soccer League players J1 League players Kashima Antlers players Kyoto Sanga FC players Men's association football defenders People from Funabashi {{Japan-footy-defender-1960s-stub