is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Yanagimoto was born in Higashiosaka on October 15, 1972. After graduating from high school, he joined Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1991. He played as regular player at right side-back. The club won the 2nd place at 1994 J1 League, 1995 and 1996 Emperor's Cup. In 1999, he moved to his local club Gamba Osaka. He moved to rival team, Cerezo Osaka in 2003. The club won the 2nd place at 2003 Emperor's Cup. He retired end of 2006 season.
International career In January 1995, Yanagimoto was selected for the Japan national team for the 1995 King Fahd Cup. At this competition, on January 8, he debuted against Argentina. After debut, he became a regular player at right side-back. In 1996, he played in all matches included 1996 Asian Cup. However at 1998 World Cup qualification in March 1997, he got hurt and subsequently dropped from the national team. He had played 30 games for Japan until 1997.Japan National Football Team Database
Career statistics Club Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1991/92MazdaJSL Division 1000000001992Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League-0000001993190200021019944043110445199550050-55019962905114048119971300000130199823020402901999Gamba OsakaJ1 League20000402402000140402020020012802040340200211000501602003Cerezo OsakaJ1 League1705000220200413000201502005280407039020061500050200Total32043224804006
International
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals19951201996130199750Total300
Personal life Yanagimoto married Japanese actress, Atsuko Okamoto, in July 2005, but divorced in July 2017.
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database