is a former

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player and manager.

Playing career

Sonoda was born in

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on February 6, 1969. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 1988. He played many matches as offensive midfielder from first season. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1991 under new manager

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and he could not play at all in the match from 1992. In 1994, he moved to

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club Fujieda Blux (later ''Fukuoka Blux'', ''Avispa Fukuoka''). He played as regular player and the club won the champions 1995 and was promoted to

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. In 1997, he moved to Sagawa Express Tokyo. However could not play at all in the match and retired end of 1999 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Sonoda became a coach for Sagawa Express Tokyo in 2000. In 2004, he became a manager and managed the club in 1 season.

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* 1969 births Living people Association football people from Nagasaki Prefecture Japanese men's footballers Japan Soccer League players J1 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Japan Football League players Yokohama Flügels players Avispa Fukuoka players Sagawa Shiga FC players Japanese football managers Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1960s-stub