is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Uchidate was born in Saitama on January 15, 1974. After graduating from

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, he joined his local club

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in 1996. He played many matches from 2000 and he became a regular player as left defender of three back defense and defensive midfielder from 2002. The club won the champions

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and

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. In 2006, although he played as substitute, he played many matches and the club won the champions

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. From 2007, although his opportunity to play decreased, the club won the champions

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. He retired end of 2008 season.

Club statistics

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* * 1974 births Living people Sendai University alumni Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Urawa Red Diamonds players AFC Champions League Elite–winning players Men's association football defenders Association football people from Saitama (city) 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub