After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined newly was promoted to J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka in 1996.
In June 2007, he moved to his local club Tochigi SC in Japan Football League.
Ueno was member of the technical team that oversaw Japan's campaign at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
On 15 December 2022, Ueno appointment manager of J3 club, FC Gifu for upcoming 2023 season.
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