is a former
Japan
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ese
football
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player.
Playing career
Abe was born in
Yamaguchi on 31 July 1974. After graduating from high school, he joined
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima ( ja, サンフレッチェ広島, translit=''Sanfuretche Hiroshima'') is a Japanese professional football club based in Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the coun ...
in 1993. However he could not play many matches. In 1998, he moved to
Vissel Kobe. He played as defensive midfielder and became a regular player. In 2001, he moved to his local club
Yamaguchi Teachers
is a Japanese professional football club based in Yamaguchi, the capital of Yamaguchi Prefecture. They currently play in the J2 League, the second tier of professional football in Japan's football league system.
History
The original footbal ...
in
Regional Leagues
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. He retired end of 2001 season.
Club statistics
References
External links
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biglobe.ne.jp
1974 births
Living people
Association football people from Yamaguchi Prefecture
Japanese men's footballers
J1 League players
Sanfrecce Hiroshima players
Vissel Kobe players
Renofa Yamaguchi FC players
Men's association football midfielders
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