Yuji Sugano
Yuji Sugano is a former Japanese association football player known for his role as a midfielder.
He played for Nagoya Grampus from 1987 to 1992, contributing to the team's success in the Japan Soccer League.
Sugano made his international debut for the Japan men's national football team in 1988 against Oman.
Biography
Early Life
Yuji Sugano was born on April 14, 1961, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Osaka University of Commerce, where he laid the groundwork for his future career in football.
Career
Sugano began his professional football journey by joining Toyota Motors, which later became known as Nagoya Grampus Eight, in 1987. He played as a midfielder for the club until 1992. During his time with Nagoya Grampus, he contributed significantly to the team's efforts in the Japan Soccer League. However, in 1992, the Japan Soccer League was dissolved and transitioned into the J1 League. Unfortunately, Sugano retired that same year without having the opportunity to play in the newly formed league.
In addition to his club career, Sugano also represented the Japan men's national football team. He made his debut on February 2, 1988, in a match against Oman, marking a significant milestone in his football career. His contributions to the national team, although brief, were part of a growing era for Japanese football on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Sugano was born in Aichi Prefecture on April 14, 1961. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined his local club Toyota Motors (later Nagoya Grampus Eight). In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However, he retired in 1992 without playing in J1 League.
On February 2, 1988, Sugano debuted for Japan national team against Oman.
- Club
- Nagoya Grampus (1987–1992)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1988–1988)
Clubs
- Nagoya Grampus1987–1992
- Japan men's national football team1988–1988
Played together with
- Adriano PimentaNagoya Grampus · 2001–2001
- Akira KawaguchiNagoya Grampus · 1995–1995
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2006–2011
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2015
- Akiyoshi OhashiNagoya Grampus
- Akiyoshi YoshidaNagoya Grampus · 1985–1994
Alessandro SantosNagoya Grampus · 2009–2012- Alexandre TorresNagoya Grampus · 1995–1999
An Yong-hakNagoya Grampus · 2005–2005
Andrej PanadićNagoya Grampus · 2002–2004
Ariajasuru HasegawaNagoya Grampus- Asahi YadaNagoya Grampus · 2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Yuji Sugano is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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