Atsushi Yanagisawa

is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Biography
Yanagisawa was born in Imizu on May 27, 1977. After graduating from Toyama Daiichi High School, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 1996. He debuted in May 1996. In 1997, he became a regular player and was selected "Rookie of the Year award". 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 the 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 award". In 2002, the club won J.League Cup. In June 2003, Yanagisawa moved to Italian Serie A club Sampdoria. He moved to Messina Peloro 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 the 2nd place in 2012. He retired end of 2014 season.

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 teammate 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.

Career statistics

Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionVegalta Sendai on December 4, 2014 J.League Data Site ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKashima Antlers1996J1 League851061156199725852923912199832221050382219992692031311020002663130327200126121152321520022775130358200382000082Total1787118534623082Sampdoria2003–04Serie A15030–180Messina2004–05Serie A22041–2612005–067000–70Total29041–331Kashima Antlers2006J1 League234213128620071955262309Total42973935815Kyoto Sanga FC2008J1 League3214206140152009224215129620103132053386Total85216116510727Vegalta Sendai2011J1 League1710010181201216220402222013203100021320141311100142Total6674150758Career total41510836116414521133

International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan19982019994020001042001652002902003522004822005104200640Total5817

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Yanagisawa goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Atsushi YanagisawaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1  June 6, 2000  Rabat, Morocco    4–0  Hassan II International Cup2 June 18, 2000 Yokohama, Japan   2–0 2000 Kirin Cup3 4  October 14, 2000  Sidon, Lebanon    4–1  2000  AFC Asian Cup5  August 15, 2001  Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan    3–0  Friendly6 July 1, 2001 Sapporo, Japan   2–0 2001 Kirin Cup7 8  October 7, 2001  Southampton, England    2–2  Friendly9  November 7, 2001  Saitama, Japan    1–1  Friendly10  October 8, 2003  Tunis, Tunisia    1–0  Friendly11  October 11, 2003  Bucharest, Romania    1–1  Friendly12  February 12, 2004  Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan    2–0  Friendly13  July 9, 2004  Ōita, Japan    3–1  2004 Kirin Cup14  June 8, 2005  Bangkok, Thailand    2–0  2006 FIFA World Cup qualification15  June 16, 2005  Hanover, Germany    1–2  2005 FIFA Confederations Cup16 September 7, 2005 Rifu, Miyagi, Japan   5–4 Friendly17 

Honors
Kashima Antlers
 J1 League: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007
 Emperor's Cup: 1997, 2000, 2007
 J - League Cup: 1997, 2000, 2002
 Japanese Super Cup: 1997, 1998, 1999

Japan
 AFC Asian Cup: 2000

Individual
 Asian Player of the Month: January 1998
 J.League Rookie of the Year: 1997
 J.League Best XI: 1998, 2001, 2008
 Japanese Footballer of the Year: 2001

References

Other websites

Category:1977 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Toyama Prefecture
Category:Japan international footballers
Category:J1 League players
Category:Kashima Antlers players
Category:Kyoto Sanga FC players
Category:Vegalta Sendai players
Category:2002 FIFA World Cup players
Category:2006 FIFA World Cup players
Category:2005 FIFA Confederations Cup players
Category:Footballers at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Category:2000 AFC Asian Cup players
Category:AFC Asian Cup-winning players