Junichi Watanabe (footballer, born 1973)

Junichi Watanabe (渡辺 淳一, Watanabe Junichi, born May 20, 1973) is a former Japanese football player.

Junichi Watanabe
渡辺 淳一
Personal information
Full name Junichi Watanabe
Date of birth (1973-05-20) May 20, 1973
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1989–1991 Yomiuri
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1998 Verdy Kawasaki 36 (1)
1999 XV Novembro Jaú
2000–2001 Shonan Bellmare 39 (2)
Total 75 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Watanabe was born in Tokyo on May 20, 1973. He joined Verdy Kawasaki from youth team in 1992. Although he played as midfielder, he could not become a regular player behind Ruy Ramos, Tsuyoshi Kitazawa, Bismarck, Masakiyo Maezono and so on. In 1999, he moved to Brazilian club XV Novembro Jaú. In 2000, he returned to Japan and joined Shonan Bellmare. Although he became a regular player in 2000, his opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and retired end of 2001 season.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1992Verdy KawasakiJ1 League-0000
1993000000
199410000010
199511000-110
1996702010100
19971210041162
1998500050
2000Shonan BellmareJ2 League32210332
2001701080
Total 7532071844

References

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