AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: Dempo SC has completed the acquisition of Japanese midfielder Shinnosuke Honda from Thai Premier League side Buriram United, a Club Statement has confirmed.  

Honda, 23 is a six feet tall defender from Fukushima, Japan.

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 the five-time I-League champions where he managed to impress upon their new coach Arthur Papas.

“We have added Shinnosuke Honda to our squad because he showed attributes which we felt would further compliment our playing >

“We are looking forward to integrating him into the club as soon as possible,” he added.

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