Masaki Tsukano

Tsukano was born in Yonago on 12 October 1970. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Japan Football League club Honda in 1993. He played as regular player from first season. In 1995, he moved to Vissel Kobe. However he could not play many matches. In 1997, he moved to Tokyo Gas and he played many matches. In 1998, he moved to his local club SC Tottori in Regional Leagues. He played many matches and the club was promoted to Japan Football League in 2001. He retired end of 2002 season.

After retirement, Tsukano started his coaching career at SC Tottori (later Gainare Tottori) in 2003. He managed the club for 2 seasons until 2004. In 2005, he became a general manager. In 2006, he moved to Shonan Bellmare and coached the youth team. In 2007, he returned to Gainare Tottori and became club president, a position he still holds as of 2024.