Komaeda was born in Iwate Prefecture on April 14, 1950. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined Japan Soccer League club Towa Real Estate (later "Fujita Industries") in 1973. The club won the league champions in 1977, 1979 and 1981. The club also won 1977 and 1979 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1982. He played 178 games and scored 18 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven 5 times.