Uchiyama was born in Shizuoka on June 29, 1959. After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Yamaha Motors in 1982. In 1982, the club won the champions and was promoted to Division 1. The club also won 1982 Emperor's Cup. The club won the league champions in 1987/88. He retired in 1992. He played 195 games and scored 18 goals in the league.