 He played in many matches as defender from his first season, except at times when he was injured.After 11 year's long service at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, he moved to Cerezo Osaka in 2004, then Tokyo Verdy (2005–2006).After a brief spell at YSCC Yokohama, he joined Rosso Kumamoto (later "Roasso Kumamoto") in 2007.