Atsushi Yamaguchi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Atsushi Yamaguchi | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999-2007 2008-2009 |
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals / Tokushima Vortis Banditonce Kakogawa |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Atsushi Yamaguchi (born 8 July 1980) is a Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper, which is the player who protects the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
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Atsushi Yamaguchi's Early Career
Atsushi Yamaguchi began his football journey in 1999. He joined a team called Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. This team later became known as Tokushima Vortis.
Playing for Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
From 1999 to 2004, Yamaguchi played for Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. During these years, the team was part of the Japan Football League. This league is one of the top football divisions in Japan. He played in several matches during this time.
Becoming Tokushima Vortis
In 2005, the Otsuka Pharmaceuticals team changed its name to Tokushima Vortis. They also moved up to a higher league. This new league was called the J. League 2. Yamaguchi continued to play as a goalkeeper for them.
Time with Tokushima Vortis
Yamaguchi played for Tokushima Vortis from 2005 to 2007. In the J. League 2, he continued to gain experience. He helped his team in various matches.
Later Career with Banditonce Kakogawa
After leaving Tokushima Vortis, Atsushi Yamaguchi joined a new team. In 2008, he started playing for Banditonce Kakogawa.
Playing in the Regional Leagues
Banditonce Kakogawa played in the Japanese Regional Leagues. These leagues are important for football clubs across Japan. Yamaguchi played for this team for two years. He continued to show his skills as a goalkeeper until 2009.
