is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Furukawa was born in

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on September 21, 1972. After graduating from

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, he joined

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(JFL) club Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1995. He played as a regular center back from first season. In 1997, he moved to JFL club Consadole Sapporo. The club won second place in 1997 and was promoted to the

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from 1998. Although he played many matches in 1998, the club was relegated to the

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from 1999. In 1999, he played as a regular player and the club won the championship in 2000 and was promoted to J1 in 2001 again. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2001. In 2003, he moved to J2 club

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. He played as a regular player and retired at the end of the 2004 season.

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* 1972 births Living people Sendai University alumni Association football people from Aomori Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Tokushima Vortis players Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo players Montedio Yamagata players Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub