Akimasa Tsukamoto

Akimasa Tsukamoto (塚本 明正, Tsukamoto Akimasa, born November 22, 1969) is a former Japanese football player.

Akimasa Tsukamoto
塚本 明正

Personal information
Full name	Akimasa Tsukamoto
Date of birth	(1969-11-22) November 22, 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth	Nagasaki, Japan
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1985–1987	Kunimi High School
1988–1991	Aichi Gakuin University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1992–1996	Cerezo Osaka	50	(0)
1997–1998	Sagan Tosu	36	(1)
1999–2000	Sagawa Express Osaka
Total		86	(1)
Medal record Cerezo Osaka Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1994
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Tsukamoto was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on November 22, 1969. After graduating from Aichi Gakuin University, he joined Japan Football League (JFL) club Yanmar Diesel (later Cerezo Osaka) in 1992. He played many matches as side back. The club won the champions in 1994 and was promoted to J1 League from 1995. However he could hardly play in the match from 1995. In 1997, he moved to JFL club Sagan Tosu and played many matches until 1998. In 1999, he moved to Regional Leagues club Sagawa Express Osaka. He retired end of 2000 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1992	Yanmar Diesel	Football League	12	0					12	0
1993			14	0					14	0
1994	Cerezo Osaka	Football League	16	0	0	0	1	0	17	0
1995		J1 League	2	0	0	0	-		2	0
1996			6	0	0	0	3	1	9	1
1997	Sagan Tosu	Football League	19	1	3	1	6	0	28	2
1998			17	0	0	0	-		17	0
Total			86	1	3	1	10	1	99	3