Career
Playing in the J.League for 3 different clubs over 10 years, he retired in 2004. Sugiyama was the academy coach of Urawa Red Diamonds from 2004 until 2009, and head coach of Albirex Niigata Singapore from 2010 until 2013. He received the JFA South License (equivalent to Union of European Football Associations Pro License) in 2008.
