is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Yamashita was born in Fukuoka on November 21, 1977. After graduating from Higashi Fukuoka High School in 1996, he joined J1 League side Avispa Fukuoka. He made his professional debut on March 16, 1996. He scored his first professional goal on April 27, 1996 against Kyoto Purple Sanga. He played many matches from first season. However the club relegated to J2 League in 2001 and he moved to Vegalta Sendai. However the club relegated to J2 in 2003 again and he moved to Kashiwa Reysol in 2004. However his opportunity to play decreased. He also played in Omiya Ardija on loan in 2005. He moved to Japan Football League club Tochigi SC in 2007 and FC Ryukyu in 2008. He retired end of 2010 season.
National team career In June 1997, Yamashita was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1997 World Youth Championship. He played in 2 matches.
In 2001, Yamashita was selected Japan national team for 2001 Confederations Cup. He made his international debut in the tournament on June 4, 2001 against Brazil at Kashima Soccer Stadium. At this tournament, Japan won the 2nd place. He earned 3 caps between 2001 and 2003 and scored no goals for Japan.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1996Avispa FukuokaJ1 League1922262276199713330602231998327103036719992562110287200083000083200121610312572002Vegalta SendaiJ1 League301010003110200329411413462004Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League130003016020059100201112005Omiya ArdijaJ1 League501020802006Kashiwa ReysolJ2 League5000-502007Tochigi SCFootball League28620-3062008FC RyukyuFootball League316--3162009309--309201032400-324Total3306714430437475
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200120200200200310Total30
Honors FIFA Confederations Cup Runner-up: 2001
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database