He turned full-time professional with Albirex at the start of the 2008 season and made his first team debut against Nara Club in the second round of the Emperor's Cup.

[3] He made 24 appearances during the 2010 season, scoring his first goal against Urawa Red Diamonds at Saitama Stadium on 28 May 2011.

[5] On 16 February, he signed for Spanish Segunda División club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

He was then also selected as part of the Japan U-23 national team for the 2010 Asian Games and 2012 Summer Olympics.

He played all 6 matches as center back with Maya Yoshida and Japan won the 4th place.