Takashi Fukunishi

Takashi Fukunishi
	Fukunishi playing for FC Tokyo in 2007
Personal information
Full name	Takashi Fukunishi
Date of birth	September 1, 1976 (age 46)
Place of birth	Niihama, Ehime, Japan
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1992–1994	Niihama Technical High School
Senior career*
Years	Team
1995–2006	Júbilo Iwata
2007	FC Tokyo
2008	Tokyo Verdy
Total
National team
1999–2006	Japan
Honours
Júbilo Iwata
Representing Japan
AFC Asian Cup
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Takashi Fukunishi (福西崇史, Fukunishi Takashi, born September 1, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Biography[change | change source]

Fukunishi was born in Niihama on September 1, 1976. After graduating from Niihama Technical High School, he joined J1 League club Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder with Dunga in 1990s. After that, he became a central player in golden era in the club history. The club won the champions at 1997, 1999 and 2002 J1 League. The club also 1998 J.League Cup and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the champions 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and the 2nd place 1999–00 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. He played 292 matches for the club until 2006. After that, he played FC Tokyo (2007) and Tokyo Verdy (2008).

In June 1999, Fukunishi was selected the Japan national team for 1999 Copa América. At this competition, on June 29, he debuted against Peru. Although there were few his opportunity to play, he was selected Japan for 2002 World Cup and played 5 minutes as a substitute against Russia. After 2002 World Cup, he became a regular player from 2004. At 2004 Asian Cup, he played all 6 matches and scored 2 goals including first goal in the final. He also played at 2005 Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup. He played 64 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 2006.

Statistics[change | change source]

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Club statistics			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Asia		Total
1995	Júbilo Iwata	J1 League	10	1	0	0	-		-		10	1
1996			27	2	1	1	10	0	-		38	3
1997			21	4	3	1	6	1	-		30	4
1998			22	2	3	0	5	1	-		30	3
1999			27	10	0	0	3	1	-		30	11
2000			27	5	3	0	4	0	-		34	5
2001			29	4	2	0	7	0	-		38	4
2002			28	5	3	0	1	0	-		32	5
2003			26	5	0	0	8	0	-		34	5
2004			26	6	5	0	0	0	4	1	31	6
2005			23	2	2	1	1	0	2	0	26	3
2006			26	7	3	1	1	0	-		30	8
2007	FC Tokyo	J1 League	28	6	0	0	6	1	-		34	7
2008	Tokyo Verdy	J1 League	29	3	1	0	5	0	-		35	3
Country	Japan		349	62	26	4	57	4	6	1	432	70
Total			349	62	26	4	57	4	6	1	432	70