Takashi Fukunishi

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

Takashi Fukunishi
福西 崇史
Personal information
Full name Takashi Fukunishi
Date of birth (1976-09-01) September 1, 1976
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 Apps (Gls)
1995–2006 Júbilo Iwata 292 (53)
2007 FC Tokyo 28 (6)
2008 Tokyo Verdy 29 (3)
Total 349 (62)
National team
1999–2006 Japan 64 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Fukunishi was born in Niihama on September 1, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder with Dunga in 1990s. After that, he became a central player in golden era in 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. After that, he played FC Tokyo (2007) and Tokyo Verdy (2008).

National team career

In June 1999, Fukunishi was selected 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 2000 Asian Cup, he played all 6 matches and scored 2 goals including first goal in Final. He also played at 2005 Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup. He played 64 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 2006.[1]

Club statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup League Cup Asia Total
1995Júbilo IwataJ1 League10100--101
199627211100-383
19972143161-304
19982223051-303
199927100031-3011
20002753040-345
20012942070-384
20022853010-325
20032650080-345
2004266500041316
2005232211020263
20062673110-308
2007FC TokyoJ1 League2860061-347
2008Tokyo VerdyJ1 League2931050-353
Career total 349622645746143270

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
199930
200000
200120
2002100
200360
2004185
2005141
2006111
Total647

Appearances in major competitions
Team Competition Category Appearances Goals Team Record
Start Sub
 JapanCopa América 1999SeniorRound 1
 Japan2002 FIFA World CupSenior010Round of 16
 JapanEast Asian Cup 2003Senior3002nd place
 Japan2004 AFC Asian CupSenior602Champions
 Japan2005 FIFA Confederations CupSenior300Round 1
 JapanEast Asian Cup 2005Senior1002nd place
 Japan2006 FIFA World Cup qualificationSenior903Qualified
 Japan2006 FIFA World CupSenior200Round 1
 Japan2007 AFC Asian Cup qualificationSenior101Qualified

Goals for Senior National Team
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.June 9, 2004Saitama, Japan India7–0Won2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.July 9, 2004Hiroshima, Japan Slovakia3–1WonKirin Cup 2004
3.July 24, 2004Chongqing, China PR Thailand4–1Won2004 AFC Asian Cup Group Stage
4.August 7, 2004Beijing, China PR China PR3–1Won2004 AFC Asian Cup Final
5.September 8, 2004Kolkata, India India4–0Won2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
6.March 25, 2005Tehran, Iran Iran1–2Lost2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
7.February 22, 2006Yokohama, Japan India6–0Won2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification

National team

Honors and awards

Individual Honors
  • J1 League Best Eleven: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003

Team Honors

References
  1. Japan National Football Team Database
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