Yukio Tsuchiya Explained

Yukio Tsuchiya
土屋 征夫
Fullname:Yukio Tsuchiya
Birth Date:31 July 1974
Birth Place:Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Tokyo 23 FC
Clubnumber:41
Years1:1994–1995
Clubs1:Noroeste
Years2:1996
Clubs2:Internacional Bebedouro
Years3:1996
Clubs3:Barretos
Years4:1997–1998
Clubs4:Verdy Kawasaki
Caps4:18
Goals4:0
Years5:1999–2004
Clubs5:Vissel Kobe
Caps5:154
Goals5:9
Years6:2005
Clubs6:Kashiwa Reysol
Caps6:30
Goals6:2
Years7:2006
Clubs7:Omiya Ardija
Caps7:31
Goals7:1
Years8:2007–2012
Clubs8:Tokyo Verdy
Caps8:208
Goals8:14
Years9:2013–2017
Clubs9:Ventforet Kofu
Caps9:64
Goals9:2
Years10:2017
Clubs10:Kyoto Sanga FC
Caps10:6
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–
Clubs11:Tokyo 23 FC
Totalcaps:511
Totalgoals:28

is a Japanese footballer who plays for Tokyo 23 FC.

Playing career

Tsuchiya was born in Bunkyo, Tokyo on July 31, 1974. After graduating from high school, he moved to Brazil in 1994 and played for Noroeste, Internacional Bebedouro and Barretos. In 1997, he returned to Japan and joined J1 League club Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy). He debuted in August 1997 and played many matches as side back under manager Ryoichi Kawakatsu in 1998. In 1999, he moved to Vissel Kobe with manager Kawakatsu. He was converted to center back and played as regular player for 6 seasons. In 2005, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. Although he played as regular player, the club was relegated to J2 League end of 2005 season. In 2006, he moved to Omiya Ardija. He played many matches as left side back. In 2007, he moved to J2 club Tokyo Verdy for the first time in 9 years. Although the club played in J2 League most seasons, he played as regular center back for 6 seasons. In 2013, he moved to J1 club Ventforet Kofu. He played many matches as center back except for 2014 season for injury. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2017. In August 2017, he moved to J2 club Kyoto Sanga FC[1] and played several matches. In 2018, he moved to Regional Leagues club Tokyo 23 FC.

Club statistics

Source[2]

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1997Verdy KawasakiJ1 League40000040
19981403110181
1999Vissel KobeJ1 League2700021291
20002824030352
20012842041345
20022811060351
20032213140292
20042111060281
2005Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League3022020342
2006Omiya ArdijaJ1 League3112041372
2007Tokyo VerdyJ2 League40300colspan="2"-403
2008J1 League3310030361
2009J2 League34410colspan="2"-354
201035200colspan="2"-352
201135321colspan="2"-374
201231110colspan="2"-321
2013Ventforet KofuJ1 League2222010252
201400000000
20152201010240
20162000010210
201700105161
2017Kyoto Sanga FCJ2 League6000colspan="2"-60
Total5112826343458035

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sanga-fc.jp/news/p/8289/ Kyoto Sanga FC
  2. https://www.sanga-fc.jp/news/p/8506/ Kyoto Sanga FC