KU
Is Kenichi Uemura A-List?
NoC
No — Kenichi Uemura is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1997D$0.01M
Professional Debut in Japan
Starts his career, earning a basic salary as a young player.
2001B▲▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
National Team Selection
Gets selected for the Japan national team, increasing his profile.
2006C▼$0.2M+$0.1M
Move to Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Transfers to a more prominent J.League club.
2009C$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M
Retirement from Playing
Ends his playing career and begins transition.
2012C$0.4M+$0.10000000000000003M
Coaching Career Begins
Starts coaching at youth levels.
2017C$0.7M+$0.29999999999999993M
Managerial Role in J3
Takes on a managerial role in J3 League.
2026C$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Continued Management Career
Continues his managerial career in Japanese football.
Last updated: February 21, 2026