Shinya Chiba (footballer)

Shinya Chiba (千葉 真也) is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career
Chiba was born in Sendai on May 3, 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined the J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 2002. On May 3, he debuted as a substitute midfielder against Sagan Tosu. He did not play in any other matches in 2002. In 2003, he moved to the Regional Leagues club Okinawa Kariyushi FC. In 2005, he moved to his local club Sony Sendai in the Japan Football League. He played as a regular player for three seasons. In 2008, he moved to the Regional Leagues club NEC Tokin. He retired at the end of the 2008 season.