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Takahiro Yamanishi
山西 尊裕
Personal information
Full name Takahiro Yamanishi
Date of birth (1976-04-02) April 2, 1976 (age 49)
Place of birth Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1992–1994 Shimizu Higashi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2004 Júbilo Iwata 148 (2)
2005–2008 Shimizu S-Pulse 74 (0)
Total 222 (2)
International career
1995 Japan U-20 3 (0)
Medal record
Júbilo Iwata
Winner J1 League 1997
Winner J1 League 1999
Winner J1 League 2002
Runner-up J1 League 1998
Runner-up J1 League 2001
Runner-up J1 League 2003
Winner J.League Cup 1998
Runner-up J.League Cup 1997
Runner-up J.League Cup 2001
Winner Emperor's Cup 2003
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2004
Shimizu S-Pulse
Runner-up J.League Cup 2008
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2005
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Takahiro Yamanishi is a former Japanese football player. He was born on April 2, 1976, in Shizuoka, Japan. He played as a defender during his career.

Playing for Clubs

Takahiro Yamanishi started his football journey after finishing high school. In 1995, he joined the team Júbilo Iwata. He began playing regularly in 1997 as a left defender.

Success with Júbilo Iwata

During his time with Júbilo Iwata, the team had a very successful period. They won the J1 League championship three times: in 1997, 1999, and 2002. They also won the J.League Cup in 1998 and the Emperor's Cup in 2003.

The club also did well in Asian competitions. They won the AFC Champions League in the 1998–99 season. This was a "golden era" for Júbilo Iwata, meaning it was a time of great success.

Moving to Shimizu S-Pulse

In 2005, Yamanishi moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. This team was a rival to Júbilo Iwata, and they were also located in Shizuoka Prefecture. He continued to play as a left side-back for Shimizu S-Pulse.

After 2007, he played less often. He decided to retire from playing football at the end of the 2008 season.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Takahiro Yamanishi also represented his country. In April 1995, he was chosen to play for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in three matches during this tournament as a left side midfielder.

Awards and Achievements

Takahiro Yamanishi won many awards with his clubs.

Júbilo Iwata

  • AFC Champions League: 1998–99
  • Asian Super Cup: 1999
  • J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002
  • Emperor's Cup: 2003
  • J.League Cup: 1998
  • Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004

More Information

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