is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Kyohei Yamagata is also a former footballer.
Playing career Yamagata was born in Kitakyushu on October 4, 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 2002. He played several matches as right side back from first season. In 2004, he moved to Albirex Niigata Singapore. In 2005, he returned to Japan and joined Avispa Fukuoka. His elder brother Kyohei also played for Avispa from 2004 to 2007. Although Yamagata could not play many matches until 2006, he became a regular as right side back in 2007 and Avispa was promoted to J1 League end of 2010 season. However Avispa was returned to J2 in a year end of 2011 season. In 2012, he moved to J2 club Tochigi SC. He played many matches every seasons. However Tochigi finished at the bottom place in 2015 season and was relegated to J3 League. In 2017, he moved to J3 club Kataller Toyama.Tochigi SC He retired end of 2017 season.J.League
Club statistics Tochigi SC 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 Total2002Albirex NiigataJ2 League2031-5120036110-71Total8141-122 Singapore League Singapore Cup League Cup Total2004Albirex Niigata SingaporeS.League121--121Total121--121 Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total2005Avispa FukuokaJ2 League14000-1402006J1 League6020401202007J2 League42020-440200840000-400200945010-460201031130-3412011J1 League3102020350Total20911006022512012Tochigi SCJ2 League19010-200201331010-320201434010-350201519010-2002016J3 League271--271Total130140-13412017Kataller ToyamaJ3 League31020-330Total31020-330 Career total3904201604165
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