is a former Japanese football player.
Club career Hironaga was born in Osaka Prefecture on 25 July 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy) in 1994. He played as defensive midfielder and center back. In 1994, the club won the championships for the J1 League and J.League Cup. He then moved to his local club Gamba Osaka. He played many matches at Gamba, and returned to Verdy in June 1999. He played as a forward as well as a midfielder. His opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and he moved to the J2 League club Yokohama FC. He played many matches as defensive midfielder. He moved to Cerezo Osaka in 2003. He retired at the end of the 2004 season.
National team career In July 1996, Hironaga was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played 2 matches as defensive midfielder. Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1994Verdy KawasakiJ1 League181203023119959020-1101996800040120199718010502401998Gamba OsakaJ1 League263112029419997100401111999Verdy KawasakiJ1 League50000050200024220312932001Tokyo VerdyJ1 League9000201102002Yokohama FCJ2 League32530-3552003Cerezo OsakaJ1 League1900030220200400000000Total1751211126121214
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