is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Iwamoto was born in Yokohama on May 2, 1972. After graduating from high school, he joined Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka) in 1991. In 1994, the club won 1994 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club also won 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. After that, he could not become regular player due to injuries. In the latter the 1990s, he played for Kyoto Purple Sanga (1998), Kawasaki Frontale (1999) and Verdy Kawasaki (2000). In 2001, he moved to Vegalta Sendai. At the club, he became a regular player and assisted many goals. In 2004, he moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight. However he got hurt in May and he left the club end of the season. In October 2006, he signed with Auckland City and played until December. In December, he also played at 2006 Club World Cup in Japan. He retired after 2006 Club World Cup.
National team career On May 22, 1994, Iwamoto debuted for Japan national team against Australia. He also played at 1994 Asian Games. At Asian Games, he wore the number 10 shirt for Japan. He played 9 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1994.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 Total1991/92Fujita IndustriesJSL Division 2227002271992Football League14200-142199310110431541994Bellmare HiratsukaJ1 League37653114310199518210-19219961733092295199724432603361998Kyoto Purple SangaJ1 League33810413891999Kawasaki FrontaleJ2 League12500101352000Verdy KawasakiJ1 League9000201102001Vegalta SendaiJ2 League34530213962002J1 League2242060304200326500403052004Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 League50001060New Zealand League Chatham Cup League Cup Total2006/07Auckland CityChampionship30--30 Country Japan2835219540831862New Zealand30--30Total2865219540832162
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals199492Total92
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database