Jiro Hiratsuka

Jiro Hiratsuka (平塚 次郎) is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career
Hiratsuka was born in Saitama Prefecture on December 2, 1979. He joined J1 League club Bellmare Hiratsuka (later Shonan Bellmare) in 1998. Although he played several matches as midfielder every season, he could not play many matches. The club was also relegated to J2 League from 2000. In 2001, he moved to Japan Football League club Jatco TT (later Jatco). He played many matches until 2003 season. However the club was disbanded at the end of the 2003 season and he retired at the same time.