Michihiro Tsuruta (鶴田 道弘, Tsuruta Michihiro, born January 4, 1968) 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

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1990/91 Toyota Motors JSL Division 1 8 0 2 0 10 0
1991/92 13 0 0 0 13 0
1992 Nagoya Grampus Eight J1 League - 3 0 3 0
1993 24 2 0 0 4 0 28 2
1994 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
1995 Vissel Kobe Football League 21 2 0 0 - 21 2
1996 5 0 2 0 - 7 0
2000 Ventforet Kofu J2 League 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 81 4 2 0 9 0 92 4

References

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michihiro_Tsuruta
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