Tomo Sugawara


Tomo Sugawara is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Sugawara was born in Muroran on June 3, 1976. He joined Verdy Kawasaki from youth team in 1995. On July 19, he debuted and scored goal against Urawa Reds. From 1996, he played many matches as defensive midfielder and center back. The club won the champions 1996 Emperor's Cup and 2nd place 1996 J.League Cup. In 1999, he moved to Brazil and played for Santos. In 2000, he returned to Japan and joined Vissel Kobe. He played many matches as defensive midfielder. In 2006, he returned to Tokyo Verdy. Although the club was relegated J2 League from 2006, he played many matches and the club was promoted to J1 in 2008. However the club was relegated to J2 in a year and his opportunity to play decreased from 2009. He retired end of 2011 season.

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