Kota Sugiyama

Sugiyama was born in Shizuoka on January 24, 1985. He joined Shimizu S-Pulse from youth team in 2003. He played as defensive midfielder. In 2008, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol on loan. He returned to S-Pulse in 2010. Although in 2010, he could hardly play in the match for injury, his opportunity to play increased from 2011. He could hardly play in the match from 2016 and retired end of 2017 season.

In September 2001, Sugiyama was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2001 U-17 World Championship, but he did not play in the match.