[2] Miyamoto also captained Gamba Osaka during their 2005 J1 League championship season.

Miyamoto speaks fluent English, with a little French also in his canon, after spending time with Gamba teammates Claude Dambury and Patrick M'Boma in the past, as well as coach Frédéric Antonetti.

Miyamoto continued to captain Japan for a while, ironically, often sitting on the bench for Gamba Osaka.

On 19 December 2011, Miyamoto confirmed his retirement in a press conference on Monday afternoon in Kobe, Japan.

In September 2000, he was also selected Japan U23 national team for 2000 Summer Olympics.

[8] At 2004 Asian Cup, he played full-time in all six matches and Japan won the champions.

On 14 May 2021, Miyamoto was sacked by Gamba Osaka after the form of the 2008 AFC Champions League winners dipped markedly this season, recording one win in the first 10 games during which Gamba scored just three goals to leave the club in 18th place in the 20-team division.

Update; 14 May 2021[14] Gamba Osaka Red Bull Salzburg Japan Individual