Makoto Rindo
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| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Makoto Rindo | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Japan | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre back | |||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Shimizu FC | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | Kashiwa Reysol | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Vivaio Funabashi SC | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Narashino High School | |||||||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Komazawa University | |||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Ventforet Kofu | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2013 | → Gainare Tottori (loan) | 24 | (2) | |||||||||||
| 2014–2019 | Ehime FC | 185 | (7) | |||||||||||
| 2020–2023 | Kataller Toyama | 109 | (12) | |||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | Hong Kong Rangers | 33 | (1) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 May 2025 | ||||||||||||||
Makoto Rindo (林堂 眞, Rindō Makoto; born 21 November 1989) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a centre back.[1]
Rindo played for the youth teams of Shimizu FC and Kashiwa Reysol during his primary school years.[2] He played high school football for Narashino High School.[3]
After graduating from high school, Rindo went on to study at Komazawa University, where he became captain of the university football team.[4] He was part of the team which lifted the Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Football Tournament in 2010.[5][6] In 2011, he was selected to represent Japan at the 2011 Summer Universiade,[4][7] where Japan went on to win the gold medal, after defeating Great Britain 2–1 in the final.[8]
On 22 November 2011, Ventforet Kofu announced that they have signed Rindo ahead of the 2012 season.[9][10] On 8 September 2012, Rindo made his professional debut in the Emperor's Cup second round match against Fukushima United.[11]
On 4 May 2013, Rindo was loaned to Gainare Tottori.[12][13]
On 17 December 2013, J2 club Ehime FC signed Rindo for the 2014 season.[14][15]
On 25 November 2018, Ehime FC announced that Rindo will be leaving the club at the end of the season, following the expiration of his contract.[16] One month later, Kataller Toyama announced the signing of Rindo on a free transfer.[17]
On 26 December 2023, Kataller Toyama announced the departure of Rindo at the end of his contract.[18] He joined Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers on the same day.[19]
On 31 May 2025, Rindo announced his retirement from professional football.[20]