Atsushi Yoneyama facts for kids
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| Full name | Atsushi Yoneyama | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 20, 1976 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | Toin Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Komazawa University | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2005 | Tokyo Verdy | 198 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Nagoya Grampus | 39 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Tochigi SC | 54 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 298 | (11) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Japan | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Tokyo 23 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | Kamatamare Sanuki | |||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Atsushi Yoneyama (米山 篤志, Yoneyama Atsushi, born November 20, 1976) is a Japanese football player and manager. He used to play as a defender. Atsushi Yoneyama also played one game for the Japan national team. He has played for several top clubs in Japan.
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Atsushi Yoneyama's Playing Career
Starting Out in Football
Atsushi Yoneyama was born in Utsunomiya, Japan, on November 20, 1976. He started his professional football journey while still a student. In 1998, he joined Verdy Kawasaki. This team later became known as Tokyo Verdy.
Becoming a Key Defender
Yoneyama quickly became an important player for Verdy Kawasaki. He played as a center-back, which is a defensive position. He helped protect the team's goal. He stayed with the club for many years.
Winning the J.League Cup
In 2004, Atsushi Yoneyama and Tokyo Verdy won the J.League Cup. This is a major football tournament in Japan. It was a big achievement for him and his team.
Moving to New Teams
After the 2005 season, Tokyo Verdy moved down to a lower league. Yoneyama then moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2006. He didn't play as much there. So, in 2007, he joined Nagoya Grampus Eight. This team is now called Nagoya Grampus.
Finishing His Playing Days
In 2009, Yoneyama moved to Tochigi SC. This was his local club, playing in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football league. He played for Tochigi SC until the end of the 2010 season. He announced his retirement from playing football in November 2011.
Atsushi Yoneyama's Managerial Career
First Coaching Role
After retiring as a player, Atsushi Yoneyama started a new path in football. In 2012, he became the manager of Tokyo 23 FC. He coached this team for a few years.
Managing Kamatamare Sanuki
On November 22, 2022, Yoneyama took on a new challenge. He became the manager for Kamatamare Sanuki. This team plays in the J3 League, another professional league in Japan. He started this role for the 2023 season.
Atsushi Yoneyama and the Japan National Team
Playing for His Country
Atsushi Yoneyama had the honor of playing for his country. In February 2000, he was chosen for the Japan national team. This was for the qualification games for the 2000 Asian Cup.
His International Debut
On February 16, 2000, Yoneyama played his first game for Japan. He made his debut against the Brunei team. This was his only appearance for the national team.
External links
- Japan National Football Team Database
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See also
In Spanish: Atsushi Yoneyama para niños
