Ryuji Nagata
Playing career. Nagata was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on 28 March 1972. After graduating from high school, he joined Mazda (later "Sanfrecce Hiroshima") in 1990. On 8 August 1993, he debuted as forward against Gamba Osaka. However he could only play that match at the club. In 1994, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Oita Trinity. The club was promoted to Regional Leagues in 1995 and Japan Football League in 1996. He played many matches as defender at the club. He retired end of 1997 season.