Eiji Gaya

Gaya was born in Muroran on 8 February 1969. After graduating from high school, he joined Sumitomo Metal (later Kashima Antlers) in 1987. He gradually got an opportunity to play in the match as left side back. In 1994, newcomer Naoki Soma became a regular player as left side back and Gaya was converted to right side back. However, his opportunity to play decreased behind Naruyuki Naito in 1995. He moved to Yokohama Marinos in 1997, where he played many matches. In 1998, he moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. However he could hardly play in the match and he moved to J2 League club Vegalta Sendai in 2000. He played many matches as regular player. He retired end of 2001 season.