is a
Japanese football
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player who plays as a
striker for
FIFTY CLUB.
A journeyman striker, Shigematsu has over 375 appearances in the J League system for various teams, with the majority of his appearances coming from his time at
Kamatamare Sanuki and
Machida Zelvia
commonly known as is a Japanese professional football club based in Machida, Tokyo. They currently play in the J1 League, following promotion as J2 League champions in 2023.
History
Formation and election to the Prefectural League (1989–2 ...
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Career
On 29 March 2010, Shigematsu scored on his professional and J League debut against
Omiya Ardija
is a Japanese professional association football club based in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Ōmiya, Saitama Prefecture. Its "hometown" (as designated by the league) is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds. The team currently play in J2 League, the ...
.
On 8 January 2011, Shigematsu was announced at Avispa Fukuoka on a one year loan.
On 14 July 2012, Shigematsu was announced at Ventforet Kofu on loan. He suffered a left knee injury in August 2012, which ended his season. On 26 December 2012, his loan expired and he returned to FC Tokyo. In February 2013, Shigematsu recovered from his injury.
On 7 January 2014, Shigematsu was announced at Tochigi SC on a permanent transfer.
On 25 February 2015, Shigematsu was announced at Machida Zelvia on a permanent transfer. On 26 November 2017, the club announced that he would not be extending his contract for the 2018 season.
On 23 December 2017, Shigematsu was announced at
Kamatamare Sanuki on a permanent transfer. On 10 October 2021, he played his 300th J league match.
On 13 December 2022, Shigematsu was announced at Gainare Tottori on a permanent transfer. On 25 November 2023, the club announced that he would not be extending his contract for the 2024 season.
On 23 July 2024, Shigematsu was announced at FC Ryukyu on loan.
On 20 January 2025, Shigematsu was announced at FIFTY CLUB on a permanent transfer.
Club statistics
''Updated to 23 February 2018''.
[Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社]
"2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑"
10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 244 out of 289)
References
External links
Profile at Machida Zelvia*
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1991 births
Living people
Association football people from Tokyo
Japanese men's footballers
J1 League players
J2 League players
J3 League players
FC Tokyo players
Avispa Fukuoka players
Ventforet Kofu players
Ehime FC players
Tochigi SC players
FC Machida Zelvia players
Kamatamare Sanuki players
Men's association football forwards
21st-century Japanese sportsmen