Sugiyama was born in
Fujieda on May 17, 1960. After graduating from
Tokyo University of Agriculture, he joined
Japan Soccer League club
Nissan Motors in 1983. He played as regular player from first season and the club won the champions
1983 and
1985 Emperor's Cup. From 1988 to 1990, the club won all three major title in Japan;
Japan Soccer League,
JSL Cup and
Emperor's Cup for 2 years in a row. The club also won the champions
1990 JSL Cup. He moved to Division 2 club
Sumitomo Metal (later
Kashima Antlers) in 1991. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league
J1 League. The club won the 2nd place
1993 J1 League and
1993 Emperor's Cup. He moved to
Japan Football League club
Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1994. In 1995, although his opportunity to play decreased, the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to
J1 League. He retired end of 1996 season. ==National team career==