is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Watanabe was born in Fujieda on September 10, 1972. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1995. He played as regular player from first season. The club won the champions at 1999 J.League Cup. At the Final, he scored a tie goal in the 89th minute and he was selected MVP. The club also won the 3rd place in 1999 and 2000 J1 League. He retired at the end of the 2004 season.
National team career On August 13, 1997, Watanabe debuted for Japan national team against Brazil.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Kashiwa Reysol 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 Total1995Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League45120-4711996293101424451997303308141419983322040392199928040914112000302102033220012931041344200228110703612003142203019220041501050210Total2811718056535522
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals199710Total10
Honours Kashiwa Reysol J.League Cup: 1999
Individual J. League Cup MVP: 1999
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database