Tsuchida was born in
Okayama on February 1, 1967. After graduating from
Osaka University of Economics, he joined
Japan Soccer League club
Mitsubishi Motors (later
Urawa Reds) in 1989. He played many matches as goalkeeper from 1991. In 1992, the Japan Soccer League folded and a new league was founded
J1 League. He battled with
Yuki Takita for the position for a long time. He played as the regular goalkeeper in 1994 and 1995. However he lost his regular position due to injury in 1996, and his opportunity to play decreased from 1997. He could not play at all in the matches from 1999. He retired with rival Takita at the end of the 2000 season. ==National team career==