is a Japanese football manager and former player. He played for the Japan national team.
Club career Yamaguchi was born in Takasaki on January 29, 1969. After graduating from Tokai University, he joined All Nippon Airways (later Yokohama Flügels) in 1991. The club won 1993 Emperor's Cup their first time in major title. In Asia, the club also won 1994–95 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 1998, the club won Emperor's Cup. However the club was disbanded end of 1998 season due to financial strain, he moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight with Seigo Narazaki in 1999. The club won 1999 Emperor's Cup. He moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 2003. The club won the champions in 2003 and was promoted to J1 League. In August 2005, he moved to J2 League club Yokohama FC was founded by Yokohama Flügels supporters. The club won the champions in 2006 and was promoted to J1 League. He retired end of 2007 season. He also served as captain in all teams.
International career In January 1995, Yamaguchi was selected by the Japan national team for the 1995 King Fahd Cup. At this competition, on January 6, he debuted against Nigeria. After his debut, he became a regular player and he played most matches for Japan until the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In 1996, he played full time in all matches at 1996 AFC Asian Cup. In the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification in 1997, he played all matches and Japan won the qualify for 1998 World Cup first time Japan's history. At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, he played full time in all three matches. These were his last appearances for Japan. He played 58 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1998.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career After retirement, Yamaguchi became a manager for Yokohama FC as Yasuyuki Kishino successor in March 2012. He managed the club until 2014
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsYokohama Flügels1990–91JSL Division 1000000001991–92221112321992J1 League–60601993353406145419943422010372199541310–42319962881014543131997196511025719983475000397Nagoya Grampus Eight1999J1 League2925060402200028120613622001281006034120022520060312Albirex Niigata2003J2 League42430–4542004J1 League292005034220051200030150Yokohama FC2005J2 League18020–200200646000–4602007J1 League2002030250Career total4904232164858651
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan199514119961321997221199890Total584
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Yamaguchi goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Motohiro YamaguchiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 26 February 1995 Hong Kong, United Kingdom 2–1 2–2 1995 Dynasty Cup2 10 February 1996 Wollongong, Australia 1–0 4–1 Friendly3 19 February 1996 Hong Kong, UK 1–0 5–01996 Lunar New Year Cup4 28 September 1997 Tokyo, Japan 1–0 1–2 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
Managerial statistics J.League Data Site TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Yokohama FC20122014Total
Honors Yokohama Flügels Emperor's Cup: 1993, 1998 Asian Cup Winners Cup: 1995 Asian Super Cup: 1995 Nagoya Grampus Eight Emperor's Cup: 1999 Albirex Niigata J2 League: 2003
Individual J1 League Best Eleven: 1996, 1997
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database