is a former Japanese football player.
Club career Yamanishi was born in Shizuoka on April 2, 1976. After graduating from Shimizu Higashi High School, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He debuted in 1997 and played many matches as left defender. The club won the champions 1997, 1999, 2002 J1 League, 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. This is golden era in the club history. In 2005, he moved to across Shizuoka Prefecture to the Júbilo Iwata rivals, Shimizu S-Pulse. Although he played most games as left side-back, his opportunity to play decreased behind Arata Kodama from 2007. He retired end of 2008 season.
National team career In April 1995, Yamanishi was elected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. He played 3 matches as left side midfielder.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total1995Júbilo IwataJ1 League0000--001996000000-00199726140120-42119981303060-22019991103000-14020001803130-24120011301040-18020022413070-34120032505090-39020041802050402902005Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League3405070-46020063203050-4002007100020-302008701060-140Total2222331660403253
Honors and awards Club Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1998–99 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002 Emperor's Cup: 2003 J.League Cup: 1998 Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004
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