Toshihiro Yamaguchi

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

Toshihiro Yamaguchi

Personal information
Full name	Toshihiro Yamaguchi
Date of birth	(1971-11-19) November 19, 1971
Place of birth	Kumamoto, Japan
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Midfielder, Forward
Youth career
1987–1989	Hokuyo High School
1990–1992	Kindai University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1993–1996	Gamba Osaka	97	(26)
1996–1997	Kyoto Purple Sanga	16	(1)
1998–2000	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	45	(4)
Total		158	(31)
National team
1994–1995	Japan	4	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Yamaguchi was born in Kumamoto Prefecture on November 19, 1971. After dropped out from Kindai University, he joined J1 League club Gamba Osaka in 1993. He became a regular player from 1994. He moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1996 and played until 1997. In June 1998, he signed with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The club won the 2nd place at 1999 Emperor's Cup. He retired end of 2000 season.

On July 8, 1994, Yamaguchi debuted for the Japan national team against Ghana. He also played at 1995 King Fahd Cup. He played 4 games for Japan until 1995.

Statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J. League Cup		Total
1993	Gamba Osaka	J1 League	6	1	2	3	5	2	13	6
1994			39	16	4	0	3	0	46	16
1995			41	9	0	0	-		41	9
1996			11	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
1996	Kyoto Purple Sanga	J1 League	9	0	2	0	11	0	22	0
1997			7	1	2	0	4	0	13	1
1998	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	J1 League	17	2	3	0	0	0	20	2
1999			26	2	2	0	3	0	31	2
2000			2	0	0	0	1	0	3	0
Country	Japan		158	31	11	3	27	2	200	36
Total			158	31	11	3	27	2	200	36

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1994	2	0
1995	2	0
Total	4	0