He scored his first professional goal on August 2,2003 against forward for the team, and was also invited to play with the Japanese national football team for the Asian qualification tournament leading up to the 2006 World Cup.
He scored his first professional goal on August 2,2003 against Urawa Red Diamonds. However, in 2005 he became a starting forward for the team, and was also invited to play with the Japanese national football team for the Asian qualification tournament leading up to the 2006 World Cup.