Mitsunori Yoshida facts for kids
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| Full name | Mitsunori Yoshida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 8, 1962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kariya, Aichi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1977–1979 | Kariya Kogyo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1980–1995 | Júbilo Iwata | 275 | (35) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 275 | (35) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988–1993 | Japan | 35 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mitsunori Yoshida, born on March 8, 1962, is a famous former Japanese football player. He was known for playing as a midfielder. He also played for the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs: A Loyal Career
Mitsunori Yoshida started his football journey after high school. In 1980, he joined a team called Yamaha Motors. This team later became known as Júbilo Iwata. He played for them for his entire career!
Club Successes
During his time with Yamaha Motors, the team won some important titles. They won the 1982 Emperor's Cup in 1982. They also won the 1987–88 Japan Soccer League in the 1987-1988 season.
Playing Record
Mitsunori Yoshida played a lot of matches for his club. He played in 275 league games and scored 35 goals. He retired from playing football in 1995, after a long and successful career with the same team.
National Team Career
Mitsunori Yoshida also played for the Japan national team. He played 35 games for his country between 1988 and 1993. He scored 2 goals for the national team.
First Games and Goals
His first game for Japan was against China on June 2, 1988. He scored his first goal for Japan against China on May 13, 1989.
Asian Cup Champion
A big moment in his national team career was in 1992. He was part of the Japan team that won the 1992 Asian Cup. This was a huge achievement for Japanese football! He played in two matches during that tournament.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Mitsunori Yoshida became a coach. He started coaching at Júbilo Iwata in 2001, the same club he played for. He mainly worked as a coach for the main team and as a manager for the youth teams until 2009.
Honors and Awards
Team Honors
- 1992 Asian Cup (Champions)
See also
In Spanish: Mitsunori Yoshida para niños
