Michihiro Tsuruta Explained

Michihiro Tsuruta
鶴田 道弘
Fullname:Michihiro Tsuruta
Birth Date:4 January 1968
Birth Place:Aichi, Japan
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1983–1985
Youthclubs1:Chukyo University Chukyo High School
Youthyears2:1986–1989
Youthclubs2:Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Years1:1990–1994
Clubs1:Nagoya Grampus Eight
Caps1:51
Goals1:2
Years2:1995–1996
Clubs2:Vissel Kobe
Caps2:26
Goals2:2
Years3:2000
Clubs3:Ventforet Kofu
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:81
Totalgoals:4

is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Tsuruta was born in Aichi Prefecture on January 4, 1968. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined his local club Toyota Motors (later Nagoya Grampus Eight) in 1990. He played many matches as midfielder from first season. However he could hardly play in the match in 1994 and he moved to Japan Football League club Vissel Kobe in 1995. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1996 and he retired end of 1996 season. In July 2000, he returned as a player at Ventforet Kofu and played for the club until end of season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Tsuruta started coaching career at Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1997. He mainly coached for youth team until 1999. In 2000, he moved to Ventforet Kofu and became a physical coach. He resigned end of 2000 season.

Club statistics

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Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1990/91Toyota MotorsJSL Division 18020100
1991/9213000130
1992Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 Leaguecolspan="2"-3030
19932420040282
199460000060
1995Vissel KobeFootball League21200colspan="2"-212
19965020colspan="2"-70
2000Ventforet KofuJ2 League40000040
Total8142090924