is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Playing career

Uemura was born in Osaka Prefecture on December 2, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 1992. Although he played many matches in first season, he could hardly play in the match from 1993. In 1995, he moved to

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(JFL) club

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. Although he played many matches in 1995, he could not play at all in the match in 1996. In 1997, he moved to JFL club

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. He played as regular player and scored many goals in 2 seasons. In 1999, he moved to J2 League club

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. Although the club won the champions, he could hardly play in the match. In 2000, he moved to his local club Cerezo Osaka. In 2001, he moved to

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. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 2002 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Uemura became a coach for

(later ''JEF United Chiba'') in 2003. In 2005, he became a manager for

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Division 2 and managed until 2006. In 2008, he became a manager JEF United Chiba Ladies again. In 2008, the club won the champions and was promoted to Division 1. In 2012, the club won the 2nd place

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. He managed the club until 2013.

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* 1973 births Living people Association football people from Osaka Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Yokohama Flügels players Vissel Kobe players Sagan Tosu players Kawasaki Frontale players Cerezo Osaka players JEF United Chiba players Japanese football managers Men's association football forwards {{Japan-footy-forward-1970s-stub