is a Japanese former professional football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.

Club career Sugiyama was born in Shizuoka. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors in 1966. The club won the champion in 1969 and 1973. The club also won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1973. In his 8 seasons, he played all matches except one game in 1970 season. He was selected in the Best Eleven in every single one of these seasons. He was also selected Japanese Footballer of the Year 3 times (1964, 1969 and 1973).

National team career On May 28, 1961, during Rōnin for university, Sugiyama debuted for Japan national team against Malaya. He played at 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. At 1964 Summer Olympics, he played 3 games and scored 2 goals against Argentina and Ghana. At 1968 Summer Olympics, he played 6 matches and assisted 5 goals and Japan won bronze medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1962, 1966 and 1970 Asian Games. At 1972 Summer Olympics qualification in 1971, Japan's failure to qualify for 1972 Summer Olympics. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 56 games and scored 15 goals for Japan until 1971.Japan National Football Team Database

Coaching career After retirement, Sugiyama became a manager for Yamaha Motors in 1974. He led the club to the Japan Soccer League Division 1. He is their longest-serving manager, having led the club from 1974 to 1987.

In 2005, Sugiyama was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1966Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 114111967148196814419691411970134197114419721431973186Total11541

National team statistics

Japan national teamYearAppsGoals1961301962601963511964211965431966621967541968411969401970111197162Total5615

National team goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 8 August 1963 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4–3 Won 1963 Merdeka Tournament -- 14 October 1964 Komazawa Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 3–2 Won 1964 Summer Olympics 2. 16 October 1964 Komazawa Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 2–3 Lost 1964 Summer Olympics 3. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly 4. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly 5. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly 6. 11 December 1966 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 3–1 Won Friendly 7. 16 December 1966 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 5–1 Won Friendly 8. 27 September 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 15–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual. 9. 27 September 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 15–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual. 10. 7 October 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 3–3 Draw 1968 Summer Olympics qual. 11. 10 October 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 1–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual. 12. 4 April 1968 Adelaide, Australia 3–1 Won Friendly 13. 10 August 1970 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4–0 Won 1970 Merdeka Tournament 14. 13 August 1971 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland 0–2 Won Friendly 15. 13 August 1971 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland 0–2 Won FriendlyCorrect as of 6 November 2016SUGIYAMA Ryuichi Argentina U-23 match is unofficial for JFA

Awards Japanese Football Player of the Year: 1964, 1969, 1973 Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Japan Soccer League Silver Ball (Assist Leader): 1968, 1969, 1971 Asian All Stars: 1967, 1968 Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2005

References

External links

Japan National Football Team Database Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association Japan Football Hall of Fame (Japan team at 1968 Olympics) at Japan Football Association