is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Takayama was born in

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on November 26, 1979. After graduating from high school, he joined

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club

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based in his local in 1998. The club was promoted to new league

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from 1999. On May 2, 1999, he debuted as substitute midfielder from the 87th minute against Consadole Sapporo.J.League
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from 2002. He retired end of 2003 season.

Club statistics

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* 1979 births Living people Association football people from Yamanashi Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Ventforet Kofu players Arte Takasaki players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub