1. Early Life and Youth Career
Mori's football journey began early in his life. He played for Toyama Kita FC where he was teammates with Junya Osaki. Together, they achieved a significant accomplishment in 2003, reaching the final of the JFA All Japan U-12 Football Championship as runners-up. Mori continued his development through his high school years, attending Toyama Daiichi High School from 2007 to 2009.
2. Club Career
Mori's professional club career saw him play for several teams across different leagues in Japan and Germany.
2.1. Kataller Toyama (First Stint)
Mori began his professional career with Kataller Toyama, joining the club in 2010. He was notable as the first new graduate player from the local area to join the club since its inception. During his initial period with Kataller Toyama, Mori primarily played in the J2 League, making his J.League debut on November 20, 2010, against Tochigi SC at the Toyama Athletic Recreation Park Stadium. He scored his first J.League goal on June 4, 2011, in a J2 League match against Roasso Kumamoto at Toyama.
2.2. Loan to SP Kyoto FC
In January 2014, Mori was sent on a loan to SP Kyoto FC (also known as Sagawa Printing Kyoto), which competed in the JFL. He played for them until September of the same year before returning to his parent club.
2.3. Return to Kataller Toyama
Following his loan spell, Mori returned to Kataller Toyama in September 2014. During this second period with the club, he continued to play in the J2 League and later in the J3 League. He remained with Kataller Toyama until the end of the 2015 season.
2.4. Stints in German Leagues
After departing Kataller Toyama, Mori sought new opportunities in Germany. In 2016, he joined Stuttgarter Kickers U-23 (Stuttgart Kickers II). Later the same year, he transferred to 1. FC Sonthofen, where he played until 2019. His time in Germany concluded with a stint at FC Ismaning, where he played from 2019 until 2020. While details on his specific appearances and goals for these German clubs are not extensively documented in available records, these experiences provided him with exposure to European football.
2.5. Return to Japan and Toyama Shinjo Club
Mori returned to Japan in June 2020 and joined Toyama Shinjo Club, a team competing in the Hokushinetsu Football League. He continued to play for the club until December 21, 2021, when he announced his retirement from professional football.
3. Career Statistics
The table below details Taijiro Mori's domestic club career statistics.
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Cup Apps | Cup Goals | Total Apps | Total Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | |||||||||
| 2010 | Kataller Toyama | J2 League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |||
| 2012 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |||
| 2014 | Sagawa Printing | JFL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2014 | Kataller Toyama | J2 League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | J3 League | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | Toyama Shinjo Club | Hokushinetsu Football League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| J2 League Total | 58 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 1 | |||
| J3 League Total | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |||
| JFL Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||
| Hokushinetsu League Total | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |||
| Career Total | 122 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 124 | 2 | |||
4. Retirement and Post-Retirement Activities
Taijiro Mori officially announced his retirement from professional football on December 21, 2021. After concluding his playing career, Mori remained involved in the sport. He established a soccer school in Toyama City, his hometown, providing training and development opportunities for young aspiring footballers. He also embarked on a career as a soccer coach, sharing his experience and knowledge with future generations of players.