Sayuri Yamaguchi

is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Sayuri Yamaguchi

Personal information
Full name	Sayuri Yamaguchi
Date of birth	(1966-07-25) July 25, 1966
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Japan
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1988	Shimizudaihachi SC
1989–1995	Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies
1996–2000	Tasaki Perule FC
National team
1981–1993	Japan	29	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Yamaguchi was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 25, 1966. She played for Shimizudaihachi SC, Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies and Tasaki Perule FC from 1981 to 2000. She was selected Best Eleven 4 times (1989, 1991, 1992 and 1993) in Nadeshiko League.

On September 6, 1981, when Yamaguchi was 15 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against England. She was a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. She also played at 1986, 1991, 1993 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She played 29 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1993.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1981	2	0
1982	0	0
1983	0	0
1984	3	0
1985	0	0
1986	13	0
1987	0	0
1988	0	0
1989	0	0
1990	1	0
1991	9	1
1992	0	0
1993	1	0
Total	29	1