Naohiro Sugiyama

Naohiro Sugiyama (杉山 直宏) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Montedio Yamagata, on loan from Gamba Osaka.

Roasso Kumamoto
Starting his professional career at Roasso Kumamoto in the J3 League, Sugiyama helped the team to promotion in his debut season, scoring 5 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions. He made his debut in a league victory against FC Imabari and scored his first goal for the club two months later in a league win over Nagano Parceiro. In his second season with the club, he scored 9 goals from 42 appearances in the J2 League and almost helped them gain back-to-back promotions. Roasso were defeated in the J1/J2 play-off final by Kyoto Sanga.

Gamba Osaka
In December 2022, it was announced that Sugiyama would be joining J1 League club Gamba Osaka for the 2023 season. He made his debut on the first league game of the season, in a 2–2 draw with Kashiwa Reysol.

Loan to Montedio Yamagata
In December 2023, it was announced that Sugiyama would be moving on loan to J2 League club Montedio Yamagata for the 2024 season.

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