We are pleased to announce that Tomoya UGAJIN, who retired from active play at the end of last season, will take up the role of strengthening manager for Urawa Reds top team.

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[Name] Tomoya UGAJIN Tomoya
[Date of birth] March 23, 1988 (36 years old)
[Birthplace] Saitama Prefecture
[Soccer history] Toda Minami FC → Urawa Reds Junior Youth → Urawa Reds Youth → Ryukoku University → Club Dragons → Ryukoku University (specially designated player for Urawa Reds in 2009 while attending) → Urawa Reds → FC Gifu → Urawa Reds

[Comment Tomoya UGAJIN]
"I have been appointed as the person in charge of strengthening the first team.
I will do my best to make the next dream that I have publicly declared to you all come true.
I will also support Sports Director Horinouchi and do my best to help the club achieve its ultimate goal of winning the J1 League."