Atsushi Yanagisawa

Atsushi Yanagisawa (柳沢 敦, Yanagisawa Atsushi, born May 27, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Atsushi Yanagisawa
Personal information
Full name Atsushi Yanagisawa
Date of birth (1977-05-27) May 27, 1977
Place of birth Imizu, Toyama, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1993–1995 Toyama Daiichi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–2003 Kashima Antlers 178 (71)
2003–2004 Sampdoria 15 (0)
2004–2006 Messina Peloro 29 (0)
2006–2007 Kashima Antlers 42 (9)
2008–2010 Kyoto Sanga FC 85 (21)
2011–2014 Vegalta Sendai 66 (7)
Total 415 (108)
National team
1997 Japan U-20 5 (4)
2000 Japan U-23 4 (1)
1998–2006 Japan 58 (17)
Honours
Kashima Antlers
WinnerJ1 League1996
WinnerJ1 League1998
WinnerJ1 League2000
WinnerJ1 League2001
WinnerJ1 League2007
Runner-upJ1 League1997
WinnerJ.League Cup1997
WinnerJ.League Cup2000
WinnerJ.League Cup2002
Runner-upJ.League Cup1999
Runner-upJ.League Cup2003
Runner-upJ.League Cup2006
WinnerEmperor's Cup1997
WinnerEmperor's Cup2000
WinnerEmperor's Cup2007
Runner-upEmperor's Cup2002
Vegalta Sendai
Runner-upJ1 League2012
Representing  Japan
AFC Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place2000 Lebanon
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Yanagisawa was born in Imizu on May 27, 1977. After graduating from Toyama Daiichi High School, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 1996. He debuted in May 1996. In 1997, he became a regular player and was selected "Rookie of the Year award". In 1990s, the club won the champions at 1996, 1998 J1 League, 1997 J.League Cup and 1997 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the 3rd place at 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 2000, the club won all three major title in Japan; J1 League, J.League Cup and Emperor's Cup. In 2001, the club won J1 League for 2 years in a row and he was selected "Japanese Footballer of the Year award". In 2002, the club won J.League Cup. In June 2003, Yanagisawa moved to Italian Serie A club Sampdoria. He moved to Messina Peloro in 2004.

In March 2006, Yanagisawa returned to Kashima Antlers. In 2007, the club won J1 League and Emperor's Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased behind young player Yuzo Tashiro and Shinzo Koroki. He moved to Kyoto Sanga FC in 2008. He scored 14 goals which is top score in Japanese player in the league. However he could not scored many goals from 2009. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2011. In March 2011, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami occurred in wide area including Sendai. Although he did not play many matches, the club won the 4th place in 2011 and the 2nd place in 2012. He retired end of 2014 season.

In June 1997, Yanagisawa was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1997 World Youth Championship. At this competition, he wore the number 10 shirt for Japan and played all 5 matches and scored 4 goals. On February 15, 1998, Yanagisawa debuted for Japan national team against Australia. From 1999, he was selected Japan well by manager Philippe Troussier. In September 2000, he also was selected Japan U-23 national team for 2000 Summer Olympics. He played in all 4 matches and scored a goal against United States in Quarterfinal. In October, he also played at 2000 Asian Cup and Japan won the champions. In 2002, he was selected Japan for 2002 World Cup. He played as forward with club team mate Takayuki Suzuki in 3 games. He also played at 2005 Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup. He played 58 games and scored 17 goals for Japan until 2006.

Statistics

[1][2]

Club statistics League CupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeague Emperor's Cup J.League CupTotal
1996Kashima AntlersJ1 League851061156
199725852923912
1998322210503822
199926920313110
20002663130327
2001261211523215
20022775130358
200382000082
ItalyLeague Coppa Italia League CupTotal
2003/04SampdoriaSerie A15030-180
2004/05Messina PeloroSerie A22041-261
2005/067000-70
JapanLeague Emperor's Cup J.League CupTotal
2006Kashima AntlersJ1 League2342131286
20071955262309
2008Kyoto Sanga FCJ1 League321420614015
20092242151296
20103132053386
2011Vegalta SendaiJ1 League1710010181
20121622040222
20132031000213
20141311100142
CountryJapan 37110835106414470132
Italy 44071-511
Total 41510842116414521133

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Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
199820
199940
2000104
200165
200290
200352
200482
2005104
200640
Total5817

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