Makoto Rindo (林堂 眞, Rindō Makoto, born 21 November 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers.[1]

Club career

Rindo played for the youth teams of Shimizu FC and Kashiwa Reysol during his primary school years.[2] He played high school football for Narashino High School.[3]

After graduating from high school, Rindo went on to study at Komazawa University, where he became captain of the university football team.[4] He was part of the team which lifted the Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Football Tournament in 2010.[5][6] In 2011, he was selected to represent Japan at the 2011 Summer Universiade,[4][7] where Japan went on to win the gold medal, after defeating Great Britain 2–1 in the final.[8]

On 22 November 2011, Ventforet Kofu announced that they have signed Rindo ahead of the 2012 season.[9][10] On 8 September 2012, Rindo made his professional debut in the Emperor's Cup second round match against Fukushima United.[11]

On 4 May 2013, Rindo was loaned to Gainare Tottori.[12][13]

On 17 December 2013, J2 club Ehime FC signed Rindo for the 2014 season.[14][15]

On 25 November 2018, Ehime FC announced that Rindo will be leaving the club at the end of the season, following the expiration of his contract.[16] One month later, Kataller Toyama announced the signing of Rindo on a free transfer.[17]

On 26 December 2023, Kataller Toyama announced the departure of Rindo at the end of his contract.[18] He joined Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers on the same day.[19]

Career statistics

Club

Updated to end of 2018 season.[20][21]

Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Komazawa University 2010 2 0 2 0
Ventforet Kofu 2012 J2 League 0 0 1 0 1 0
2013 J1 League 0 0 3 0 3 0
Total 0 0 1 0 3 0 4 0
Gainare Tottori (loan) 2013 J2 League 24 2 1 0 2[a] 0 27 2
Ehime FC 2014 J2 League 34 2 2 0 36 2
2015 42 1 1 0 1[b] 0 44 1
2016 42 3 1 0 43 3
2017 39 1 0 0 39 1
2018 25 0 0 0 25 0
2019 3 0 0 0 3 0
Total 185 7 4 0 1 0 190 7
Kataller Toyama 2020 J3 League 31 0 1 0 32 0
2021 27 4 0 0 27 4
2022 34 8 1 0 35 8
2023 17 0 2 0 19 0
Total 109 12 4 0 113 12
Hong Kong Rangers 2023–24 Hong Kong Premier League 11 1 0 0 7[c] 0 2[d] 0 20 1
2024–25 10 0 0 0 2[c] 0 2[e] 0 14 0
Total 21 1 0 0 9 0 4 0 34 1
Career total 339 22 12 0 12 0 7 0 370 22
  1. ^ Appearances in the JFL Relegation Playoffs
  2. ^ Appearance in the J1 Promotion Playoffs
  3. ^ a b Appearances in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in the HKPLC Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in the Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield

Honours

College

Komazawa University

Club

Rangers

Personal

References

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