Motohiro Yamaguchi

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

Biography
Yamaguchi was born in Takasaki on January 29, 1969. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined All Nippon Airways (later Yokohama Flügels) in 1991. The club won 1993 Emperor's Cup their first time in major title. In Asia, the club also won 1994–95 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 1998, the club won Emperor's Cup. However the club was disbanded end of 1998 season due to financial strain, he moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight with teammate Seigo Narazaki in 1999. The club won 1999 Emperor's Cup. He moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 2003. The club won the champions in 2003 and was promoted to J1 League. In August 2005, he moved to J2 League club Yokohama FC which was founded by Yokohama Flügels supporters. The club won the champions in 2006 and was promoted to J1 League. He retired end of 2007 season. He also served as captain in all teams.

In January 1995, Yamagugchi was selected the Japan national team for 1995 King Fahd Cup. At this competition, on January 6, he debuted against Nigeria. After debut, he became a regular player and he played most matches for Japan until 1998 World Cup. In 1996, he played full-time in all matches at 1996 Asian Cup. At 1998 World Cup qualification in 1997, he played all matches and Japan won the qualify for 1998 World Cup first time Japan's history. At 1998 World Cup, he played full-time in all 3 matches. This World Cup was his last game for Japan. He played 58 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1998.

After the retirement, Yamaguchi became a manager for Yokohama FC as Yasuyuki Kishino successor in March 2012. He managed the club until 2014

Career statistics

Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsYokohama Flügels1990–91JSL Division 1000000001991–92221112321992J1 League–60601993353406145419943422010372199541310–42319962881014543131997196511025719983475000397Nagoya Grampus Eight1999J1 League2925060402200028120613622001281006034120022520060312Albirex Niigata2003J2 League42430–4542004J1 League292005034220051200030150Yokohama FC2005J2 League18020–200200646000–4602007J1 League2002030250Career total4904232164858651

International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearJapan National Football Team DatabaseNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan199514119961321997221199890Total584

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

+ List of international goals scored by Motohiro YamaguchiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1  26 February 1995  Hong Kong, United Kingdom   2–1 2–2  1995 Dynasty Cup2  10 February 1996  Wollongong, Australia   1–0 4–1  Friendly3  19 February 1996  Hong Kong, UK   1–0 5–01996 Lunar New Year Cup4  28 September 1997  Tokyo, Japan   1–0 1–2  1998 FIFA World Cup qualification

Managerial statistics
J.League Data Site
TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Yokohama FC20122014Total

Honors
Yokohama Flügels
 Emperor's Cup: 1993, 1998
 Asian Cup Winers Cup: 1995
 Asian Super Cup: 1995
Nagoya Grampus Eight	
Emperor's Cup: 1999
Albirex Niigata
J2 League: 2003

Individual
 J1 League Best Eleven: 1996, 1997

References

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Category:1969 births
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Category:Footballers from Gunma Prefecture
Category:Japan international footballers
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Category:1998 FIFA World Cup players
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Category:1996 AFC Asian Cup players
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