is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Fukunishi was born in Niihama on September 1, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder with Dunga in 1990s. After that, he became a central player in golden era in club history. The club won the champions at 1997, 1999 and 2002 J1 League. The club also 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. After that, he played FC Tokyo (2007) and Tokyo Verdy (2008).
International career In June 1999, Fukunishi was selected Japan national team for 1999 Copa América. At this competition, on June 29, he debuted against Peru. Although there were few opportunities for him to play, he was selected for the Japanese squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and played five minutes as a substitute against Russia. After the 2002 FIFA World Cup, he became a regular player from 2004 on. At 2000 AFC Asian Cup, he played all six matches and scored two goals, including Japan's first goal in the final. He also played at 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He played 64 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 2006.Japan National Football Team Database
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionSingle source here, if player is inactive. If player has not retired, move source next to "Updated" template.ClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupAsiaTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJúbilo Iwata1995J1 League10100––101199627211100–38319972143161–30419982223051–303199927100031–301120002753040–34520012942070–38420022853010–32520032650080–3452004266500041316200523221102026320062673110–308FC Tokyo2007J1 League2860061–347Tokyo Verdy2008J1 League2931050–353Career total349622645746143270
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan1999302000002001202002100200360200418520051412006111Total647
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fukunishi goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Takashi FukunishiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 June 9, 2004 Saitama, Japan 7–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification2 July 9, 2004 Hiroshima, Japan 3–1 Kirin Cup 20043 July 24, 2004 Chongqing, China 4–1 2004 AFC Asian Cup4 August 7, 2004 Beijing, China 3–1 2004 AFC Asian Cup5 September 8, 2004 Kolkata, India 4–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification6 March 25, 2005 Tehran, Iran 1–2 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification7 February 22, 2006 Yokohama, Japan 6–0 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
Honors Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1999 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002 J.League Cup: 1998 Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004
Japan AFC Asian Cup: 2004
Individua J1 League Best Eleven: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database