Mitsunori Yoshida
Mitsunori Yoshida is a former Japanese football player known for his contributions to both club and national teams.
He played for Júbilo Iwata from 1980 to 1995, making a remarkable 275 league appearances.
Yoshida was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1988 to 1993, earning 35 caps.
Biography
Early Life
Mitsunori Yoshida was born on March 8, 1962, in Kariya, Japan. He pursued his passion for football at Kariya Industrial High School, where he honed his skills and prepared for a professional career in the sport.
Career
In 1980, Yoshida joined the Japan Soccer League side Yamaha Motors, which later became known as Júbilo Iwata. Over his 15-year tenure with the club, he made a significant impact, playing a total of 275 league matches and scoring 35 goals. His contributions helped the team secure the 1982 Emperor's Cup and the 1987–88 Japan Soccer League title. Yoshida remained loyal to Júbilo Iwata throughout his career, retiring from professional football in 1995.
Yoshida also had a notable international career, representing the Japan men's national football team from 1988 to 1993. He earned 35 caps and scored 2 goals, making his international debut in a friendly match against China on June 2, 1988. One of his career highlights was being part of the Japan team that won the 1992 Asian Cup, where he played in two matches during the tournament.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Yoshida transitioned into coaching, starting his career at Júbilo Iwata in 2001. He primarily served as a coach for the top team and later took on the role of manager for the youth team until 2009, continuing to influence the next generation of footballers.
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Career & Clubs
Yoshida was born in Kariya on March 8, 1962. After graduating from Kariya Industrial High School, he joined Japan Soccer League side Yamaha Motors (later Júbilo Iwata) in 1980. The club won 1982 Emperor's Cup and 1987–88 Japan Soccer League. He never moved to any other club and retired as an Iwata player after the 1995 season. He played total 275 league matches and scored 35 goals for club.
Yoshida was capped 35 times and scored 2 goals for the Japan national team between 1988 and 1993. He made his international debut in a friendly against China on June 2, 1988 at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium. He scored his first international goal against China on May 13, 1989 at Okayama Stadium. He was a member of the Japan team that won the 1992 Asian Cup. He played twice in the tournament.
After retirement, Yoshida started coaching career at Júbilo Iwata in 2001. He mainly served as coach for top team and manager for youth team until 2009.
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (1980–1995)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1988–1993)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Clubs
- Júbilo Iwata1980–1995
- Japan men's national football team1988–1993
Played together with
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
- Akira KonnoJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999
- Akiyoshi OhashiJúbilo Iwata
- Aleksandar ŽivkovićJúbilo Iwata · 2000–2003
- Alessandro CambalhotaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1998
Alexei KoșelevJúbilo Iwata · 2021
André PausJúbilo Iwata · 1994–1996
Arno van ZwamJúbilo Iwata · 2000–2003
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Identifiers & aliases
Mitsunori Yoshida is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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