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player who plays as a

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National team career

In October 2013, Sugimoto was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2013 U-17 World Cup. He played all 4 matches and scored a goal against

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. Japan run to the round of 16.

Club statistics

''Updated to 6 May 2021''.

¹Includes

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and

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FIFA U-17 World Cup statistics

References

External links

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Profile at Tokushima Vortis
* * 1996 births Living people Association football people from Gifu Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players J3 League players Kashima Antlers players J.League U-22 Selection players Tokushima Vortis players Matsumoto Yamaga FC players Association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub