is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Goto was born in

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on December 24, 1969. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined

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in 1992. He played many matches as forward and offensive midfielder from first season. However he lost his opportunity to play in 1995 and he moved to JEF United Ichihara. However he could hardly play in the match in 1996. In 1997, he moved to

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club Sagan Tosu. He played for the club many matches in 2 seasons and retired end of 1998 season.

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* 1969 births Living people Tokai University alumni Association football people from Hiroshima Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Nagoya Grampus players JEF United Chiba players Sagan Tosu players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1960s-stub