After graduating from Hosei University, he joined Hitachi in 1980.
The club won the 2nd place in 1980 JSL Cup, 1982 Japan Soccer League.
On July 23, 1978, when Sugamata was a Hosei University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Singapore.
In December, he was selected Japan for 1982 World Cup qualification.
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