Starting his professional career at Roasso Kumamoto in the J3 League, Sugiyama helped the team to promotion in his debut season, scoring 5 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions. He made his debut in a league victory against FC Imabari and scored his first goal for the club two months later in a league win over Nagano Parceiro.[2][3] In his second season with the club, he scored 9 goals from 42 appearances in the J2 League and almost helped them gain back-to-back promotions. Roasso were defeated in the J1/J2 play-off final by Kyoto Sanga.[4]
Gamba Osaka
In December 2022, it was announced that Sugiyama would be joining J1 League club Gamba Osaka for the 2023 season.[5] He made his debut on the first league game of the season, in a 2–2 draw with Kashiwa Reysol.[6]
Loan to Montedio Yamagata
In December 2023, it was announced that Sugiyama would be moving on loan to J2 League club Montedio Yamagata for the 2024 season.[7]