, born May 2, 1976 in Kawasaki, Japan, is a former Japanese football player.
Youth career Yabata played for the Verdy Kawasaki youth team from 1992-1994.
Club career Yabuta moved from the Verdy Kawasaki youth team to the senior team in 1995. He debuted in 1997.
He moved to new club Yokohama FC in Japan Football League in 1999, before moving again to Vissel Kobe in 2000. He played many games for Kobe as an offensive midfielder. In 2005, his opportunities to play decreased and the club was relegated to the J2 League.
From 2006, Yabuta played for Avispa Fukuoka (2006), Yokohama FC (2007) and FC Gifu (2008). He retired end of 2008 season.
National team career In April 1995, Yabuta was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 1995 World Youth Championship. He played 2 matches.
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 Total1995Verdy KawasakiJ1 League0000-00199600000000199720000020199811000311411999Yokohama FCFootball League231230-26122000Vissel KobeJ1 League112401116320012340031265200219010402402003242305032220042511050311200515100602112006Avispa FukuokaJ1 League29520303452007Yokohama FCJ1 League11000611712008FC GifuJ2 League15020-170Total2082716036426031
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