is a former

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ese

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player and manager.

Playing career

Yamamura was born in Handa on August 18, 1976. After graduating from

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, he joined newly was promoted to

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club,

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in 1999. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2000, he moved to newly was promoted to

club,

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. He became as regular player and played many matches as defensive midfielder and right side back. In 2001, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Gunma FC Horikoshi. He played many matches and the club was promoted to

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. In 2003, he moved to Regional Leagues club

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and played many matches in 2 seasons. In November 2004, he moved to

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(JFL) club

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and played many matches until 2007. In 2008, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club SC Tottori Dreams and played in 2 seasons. In 2010, he moved to Regional Leagues club Maruyasu Industries (later ''Maruyasu Okazaki''). He played many matches and the club was promoted to JFL from 2014. He retired end of 2016 season.

Coaching career

In 2014, when Yamamura played for

club Maruyasu Okazaki, he became a playing manager. he managed the club until 2016.

Club statistics

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* 1976 births Living people People from Handa, Aichi Aichi Gakuin University alumni Association football people from Aichi Prefecture Japanese footballers J2 League players Japan Football League players Ventforet Kofu players Mito HollyHock players Arte Takasaki players Gainare Tottori players FC Maruyasu Okazaki players Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub