Atsushi Yanagisawa

Atsushi Yanagisawa (柳沢 敦, Yanagisawa Atsushi, born May 27, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Atsushi Yanagisawa
柳沢 敦
Personal information
Full name Atsushi Yanagisawa
Date of birth (1977-05-27) May 27, 1977
Place of birth Imizu, Toyama, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1993–1995 Toyama Daiichi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–2003 Kashima Antlers 178 (71)
2003–2004 Sampdoria 15 (0)
2004–2006 Messina 29 (0)
2006–2007 Kashima Antlers 42 (9)
2008–2010 Kyoto Sanga FC 85 (21)
2011–2014 Vegalta Sendai 66 (7)
Total 415 (108)
National team
1997 Japan U-20 5 (4)
2000 Japan U-23 4 (1)
1998–2006 Japan 58 (17)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He is best known for playing the majority of his career at Kashima Antlers, in addition to his spells with Italian sides Sampdoria and Messina.

Yanagisawa earned 58 caps for the Japan national team, and represented them at two World Cups, the 2000 Olympics and the 2000 Asian Cup.[1]

Club career

Yanagisawa was born in Imizu on May 27, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashima Antlers in 1996. He debuted in May 1996. In 1997, he became a regular player and was selected Rookie of the Year awards. In 1990s, the club won the champions at 1996, 1998 J1 League, 1997 J.League Cup and 1997 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won 3rd place at 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 2000, the club won all three major title in Japan; J1 League, J.League Cup and Emperor's Cup. In 2001, the club won J1 League for 2 years in a row and he was selected Japanese Footballer of the Year awards. In 2002, the club won J.League Cup.

In June 2003, Yanagisawa moved to Italian Serie A club Sampdoria. He moved to Messina in 2004.

In March 2006, Yanagisawa returned to Kashima Antlers. In 2007, the club won J1 League and Emperor's Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased behind young player Yuzo Tashiro and Shinzo Koroki. He moved to Kyoto Sanga FC in 2008. He scored 14 goals which is top score in Japanese player in the league. However he could not scored many goals from 2009. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2011. In March 2011, 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami occurred in wide area including Sendai. Although he did not play many matches, the club won the 4th place in 2011 and 2nd place in 2012. He retired end of 2014 season.

National team career

In June 1997, Yanagisawa was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1997 World Youth Championship. At this competition, he wore the number 10 shirt for Japan and played all 5 matches and scored 4 goals.

On February 15, 1998, Yanagisawa debuted for Japan national team against Australia. From 1999, he was selected Japan well by manager Philippe Troussier.

In September 2000, he also was selected Japan U-23 national team for 2000 Summer Olympics. He played in all 4 matches and scored a goal against United States in Quarterfinal.

In October, he also played at 2000 Asian Cup and Japan won the champions. In 2002, he was selected Japan for 2002 World Cup. He played as forward with club team mate Takayuki Suzuki in 3 games. He also played at 2005 Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup. He played 58 games and scored 17 goals for Japan until 2006.[2]

Career statistics

[3][4]

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1996Kashima AntlersJ1 League851061156
199725852923912
1998322210503822
199926920313110
20002663130327
2001261211523215
20022775130358
200382000082
Total1787118534623082
Italy League Coppa Italia League Cup Total
2003/04SampdoriaSerie A15030-180
Total15030-180
2004/05MessinaSerie A22041-261
2005/067000-70
Total29041-331
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
2006Kashima AntlersJ1 League2342131286
20071955262309
Total42973935815
2008Kyoto Sanga FCJ1 League321420614015
20092242151296
20103132053386
Total85216116510727
2011Vegalta SendaiJ1 League1710010181
20121622040222
20132031000213
20141311100142
Total6674150758
Career total 41510836116414521133

National team statistics

[2]

Honors and awards

Individual

Team

References

  1. Atsushi YanagisawaFIFA competition record
  2. "Japan National Football Team Database". Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  3. Vegalta Sendai on December 4, 2014 (in Japanese)
  4. J.League Data Site (in Japanese)
  5. "Youngster takes top award". Asian Football Confederation. 14 May 1998.
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