Shigemitsu Sudo
Shigemitsu Sudo is a former Japanese football player and manager, known for his contributions to both club and national teams.
He played for Kashiwa Reysol from 1979 to 1987, where he made a significant impact on the team's success.
Sudo represented the Japan men's national football team from 1979 to 1981, earning 13 caps during his international career.
Biography
Early Life
Shigemitsu Sudo was born on April 2, 1956, in Mikasa, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for a successful career in the sport.
Career
Sudo began his professional journey in 1979 when he joined Hitachi, now known as Kashiwa Reysol. During his time with the club, he made a significant impact, helping the team secure second place in the 1980 JSL Cup and winning the 1982 Japan Soccer League. Over his playing career, he appeared in 117 league matches before retiring in 1987. In addition to his club success, Sudo represented the Japan men's national football team from 1979 to 1981, earning 13 caps and participating in the 1980 Summer Olympics qualification and the 1982 World Cup qualification.
After retiring as a player, Sudo transitioned into coaching, initially working with youth teams and his alma mater, Chuo University. His coaching career took a notable turn in 2018 when he became the manager of Japan Football League club Verspah Oita. In mid-2023, he took on the role of manager for Mynavi Sendai Ladies in the WE League, continuing his commitment to developing football in Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Sudo was born in Mikasa on April 2, 1956. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Hitachi in 1979. The club won the 2nd place in 1980 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1987. He played 117 games in the league.
On August 23, 1979, Sudo debuted for Japan national team against North Korea. In 1980, he played at 1980 Summer Olympics qualification and 1982 World Cup qualification. He played 13 games for Japan until 1981.
After retirement, Sudo mainly coached his alma mater Chuo University and some youth teams. In 2018, he signed with Japan Football League club Verspah Oita and became a manager. In the middle of 2023, he became the manager of Mynavi Sendai Ladies.
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1979–1987)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1979–1981)
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1997–1987)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1979–1981
- Kashiwa Reysol1979–1987
- Kashiwa Reysol1997–1987
Played together with
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akimi BaradaKashiwa Reysol · 2009
Akira MatsunagaKashiwa Reysol · 1971–1982
Akira NishinoKashiwa Reysol · 1978–1990- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2007–2007
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Aldieres Joaquim dos Santos NetoKashiwa Reysol · 1998–1998
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2008
An Yong-hakKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2012
Anselmo RamonKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2009
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Shigemitsu Sudo is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.Currently, he is manager WE League club of Mynavi Sendai Ladies.
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