Yoshiaki Fujita facts for kids
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| Full name | Yoshiaki Fujita | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | Juntendo University | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | JEF United Chiba | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Oita Trinita | 109 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2020 | Júbilo Iwata | 228 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
Yoshiaki Fujita, born on January 12, 1983, in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan, is a former professional football player. He was a strong defender who played for several Japanese clubs. His most notable time was with Júbilo Iwata. After a long playing career, he became a football coach.
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Yoshiaki Fujita's Football Journey
Early Days and Inspiration
Yoshiaki Fujita started playing football when he was just six years old. He loved the sport from a young age. He looked up to famous German players like Lothar Matthäus and Jürgen Klinsmann. They inspired him to become a great player himself. He attended Utsunomiya Hakuyo High School.
Playing for Top Clubs
Before turning professional, Fujita studied at Juntendo University from 2001 to 2004. He then signed his first professional contract in 2005.
Starting at JEF United Chiba
His first team was JEF United Chiba, a club in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. He made his first appearance for the club in April 2005. However, he did not play many games during his time there.
Success with Oita Trinita
In the middle of the 2006 season, Fujita moved to Oita Trinita on loan. He later joined the club permanently in 2007. At Oita, he became a regular player in the starting team. He helped Oita Trinita win the J.League Cup in 2008. This was a big achievement for the club and for Fujita. He played over 100 games for Oita Trinita.
A Long Career at Júbilo Iwata
In 2011, Fujita moved to another J1 League club, Júbilo Iwata. This is where he spent most of his career. He played for Júbilo Iwata for ten seasons. During this time, he appeared in almost 300 matches across all competitions. He was a key player for the team. Yoshiaki Fujita announced his retirement from playing football in December 2020.
From Player to Coach
After ending his playing career, Yoshiaki Fujita decided to stay in football. He began a new journey as a coach. He continued working with Júbilo Iwata. In 2021, he coached their Under-15 team. The next year, in 2022, he coached the Under-13 team. In 2023, he spent eight months as the manager for the Under-18 team. At the start of the 2024 season, he became one of the first-team coaches for Júbilo Iwata. This means he now helps coach the main professional team.
Major Achievements
Oita Trinita
- J.League Cup: 2008
See also
In Spanish: Yoshiaki Fujita para niños
