Masahiro Ando
Position: DF
Born: 02-Apr-1972
Height/Weight: 176/67
Birthplace: Saitama
Previous Teams: Ogose HS, Kokushikan U., Shimizu S-Pulse, Jubilo Iwata, Yokohama Marinos, Omiya Ardija, Gamba Osaka, Vegalta Sendai, Omiya Ardija, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Omiya Ardija
Appearances (J1/J2): 147/124	Goals: 6/9
First Appearance: 29-Mar-1995 Shimizu S-Pulse - vs - Kashima Antlers (at Nihondaira Stadium)
First Goal : 23-Aug-1997 Shimizu S-Pulse - vs - JEF United (at Ichihara Seaside Stadium)

 Bio

Masahiro Ando was a journeyman defender/ defensive midfielder who played a central role in the back line for Shimizu S-Pulse during the "bridesmaid years" of the late 1990s. In 1999, as he neared the end of his career, he was traded to Jubilo Iwata and subsequently bounced around the league including stints at Yokohama Marinos, Gamba Osaka and J2 club Omiya Ardija.

Ando was called up to the national team a few times in 1999, at the start of Phillippe Troussier's reign, and he received one national team cap against Paraguay, in a Copa America match. Though he never made much of a mark on the national team, his solid play and inspirational role over a 10-year J.League career earned him the respect of teammates and opponents alike.