Overview
Kota Sugiyama (born 24 January 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer who has been associated with Shimizu S-Pulse, a club competing in Japan's top tier, the J1 League. He is primarily known as a midfielder and is identified with the technical and tactical demands of that position in modern Japanese club football.
Playing characteristics
Sugiyama's role as a midfielder typically involves connecting defense and attack, maintaining possession, and helping to control the tempo of matches. Midfielders like him are often evaluated for passing range, vision, work rate, and positional awareness. While individual styles vary, players in this role contribute both defensively and offensively depending on team tactics.
Club career and contributions
Sugiyama has been linked most prominently with Shimizu S-Pulse, where he has been part of the professional squad in the J1 League. At club level he would be expected to take part in league fixtures, domestic cup competitions and to contribute to the club's league campaigns. Information on match appearances, goals and season-by-season statistics is maintained by club records and league databases.
Context and significance
Playing for a J1 League team places Sugiyama among athletes who participate at the highest domestic level in Japan. The J1 League is known for producing technically skilled players and for its competitive balance. Midfielders who establish themselves at this level may influence matches through ball retention, distribution and transitional play.
Further information
For more detailed statistics, current squad status or career records, consult official profiles and databases: player profile, league statistics, and the club's information page Shimizu S-Pulse. These sources provide up-to-date match data, squad lists and biographical details.
- Position: Midfielder (general)
- League: J1 League (Japan's top division)
- Nationality: Japanese