Dempo acquire Japanese defender Honda

Dempo acquire Japanese defender HondaNew Delhi: Dempo Sports Club has completed the acquisition of Japanese midfielder Shinnosuke Honda from Thai premier league side Buriram United on Saturday, boosting their defence with quality and experience.
 

Honda, 23 is a 6 feet tall defender from Fukushima, Japan. Having represented Japan in the U-22 championships, he began his career at J-League side Jubilo Iwata before moving on to Buriram United in the Thailand Premier League. He was a member of Buriram squad which won the Thai premier League and Thai FA Cup in 2011. During his stint at Buriram United he spent two seasons on loan playing for Bangkok Glass FC.
 

Earlier this month, Honda was on trials with Dempo Sports Club where he managed to impress upon their new coach Arthur Papas.
 

Honda now becomes Dempo’s fourth signing of the season after Beto, Billy Mehmet and Simon Colosimo.
 

Libero Sports facilitated the transfer of Shinnosuke Honda from Buriram United to Dempo Sports Club, and FIFA Licensed Agent and Libero Sports Partner Arvind Narayan, who represented Honda in the transfer, said ‘’Honda is technically a very good defender and has had successful stints at his previous clubs. I am sure he will continue in the same way and with his experience and quality, he will look to be a vital cog in Dempo SC’s team for next season.”
 

Honda will join the team in the first week of September.