Makoto Kakuda

Kakuda was born in Uji on 10 July 1983. He joined J2 League club Kyoto Purple Sanga (later Kyoto Sanga FC) from youth team in 2001. He debuted in May and Sanga was promoted to J1 League end of 2001 season. He became a regular player as left back of three back defence from 2002 and Sanga won the champions in 2002 Emperor's Cup first major title in the club history. However, Sanga finished at the bottom place in 2003 season and was relegated to J2. In 2004, Kakuda moved to J1 club Nagoya Grampus Eight. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and right-side midfielder not only defender. In May 2006, Kakuda was loaned to Kyoto Purple Sanga which was returned to J1 from 2006 season. He mainly played many matches as right side back. However, Sanga finished at the bottom place and was relegated to J2 again. In 2007, Kakuda returned to Nagoya Grampus Eight. However, he moved to Kyoto Sanga FC in March. He played as regular player as centre back and Sanga won the 3rd place in 2007 season. In J1 from 2008 season, although he lost his regular position, he played many matches as defender and defensive midfielder. However Sanga finished at the 17th place in 2010 season and was relegated to J2. In 2011, Kakuda moved to Vegalta Sendai. Although 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami occurred in Sendai immediately after the opening 2011 season, Kakuda played as regular defensive midfielder and Vegalta finished at the 4th place which is best results in the club history. In 2012 season,…

In November 2003, Kakuda was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2003 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played 4 matches as left back of three back defence.

On 31 July 2024, Kakuda became official first manager of Reilac Shiga for mid 2024 season. On 14 December 2025, Kakuda was brought his club secure promotion to J3 League for the first time in their history from next season after draw against Azul Claro Numazu 1–1 and won aggregate 4–3 and ended 17 years in fourth tier.

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As of the end 2021 season.