Ryuji Tabuchi
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryuji Tabuchi | ||
| Date of birth | February 16, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokushima, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1990 | Tokushima Commercial High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1996 | Otsuka Pharmaceutical | 113 | (2) |
| 1997–2002 | Consadole Sapporo | 170 | (3) |
| 2003 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | (0) |
| Total | 296 | (5) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ryuji Tabuchi (田渕 龍二, Tabuchi Ryuji; born February 16, 1973) is a former Japanese football player.
Tabuchi was born in Tokushima Prefecture on February 16, 1973.[1] After graduating from high school, he joined his local club Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1991. He became a regular player as right side back from first season. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1995. In 1997, he moved to Japan Football League club Consadole Sapporo. He became a regular player and the club won the champions in 1997 and was promoted to J1 League from 1998. Although he played as regular player until 2001, his opportunity to play decreased behind Naoki Sakai and Yoshihiro Nishida in 2002. In 2003, he moved to Vissel Kobe. He retired end of 2003 season.
