is a Japanese professional football manager and former player, who is manager of club Yokohama FC.
Playing career Sudo was born in Yokohama on April 25, 1977. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined newly was promoted to J2 League club, Mito HollyHock in 2000. He became a regular player as forward from first season. In 2001, he played many matches and scored 10 goals. In 2002, he moved to J2 club Shonan Bellmare. He played many matches as substitute forward. In 2003, he moved to J2 club Ventforet Kofu. He played many matches and the club won the 3rd place in 2005 and was promoted to J1 League from 2006. At 2007 J.League Cup, he scored 6 goals and became a top scorer. In 2008, he moved to J1 club Vissel Kobe. However he could hardly play in the match for injuries in 2 seasons. In 2010, he moved to Regional Leagues club Fujieda MYFC. He retired end of 2010 season.
Coaching career In June 2018, Sudo signed with J3 League club Gainare Tottori and became a manager. The club finished at the 3rd place in 2018 season and he resigned end of 2018 season.
In 12 July 2021, he was appointed as manager of Fujieda MYFC to replace Yasuharu Kurata who resigned 12 July 2021. On 20 November 2022, he led his club to promotion to the J2 League for the first time in history as it finished in the runners-up position. A day later, he won manager of the year in the 2022 season. He resigned from club in 2025.
On 8 December 2025, it was announced that Sudo would become manager of newly-relegated J2 club Yokohama FC ahead of the 2026 season.
Career statistics Club 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 Total2000Mito HollyHockJ2 League242101126320014310312048112002Shonan Bellmare225–2252003Ventforet Kofu36732–399200424310–253200528820–3082006J1 League15133302142007234008631102008Vissel Kobe500030802009210000212010Fujieda MYFCRegional Leagues40–40Total2264113617725654
Managerial statistics . + Managerial record by club and tenureTeam From To RecordG W D L Win %Gainare Tottori4 June 201831 January 2019Fujieda MYFC12 July 202131 January 2026Yokohama FC8 December 2025presentTotal
Honours Manager Fujieda MYFC Promotion to J2 League 2023
Individual J3 League Manager of the Year: 2022
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