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Atsushi Yamaguchi
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Full name Atsushi Yamaguchi
Date of birth (1980-07-08) 8 July 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+12 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999-2007
2008-2009
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals / Tokushima Vortis
Banditonce Kakogawa
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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.

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.

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