How many caps did Atsushi Yanagisawa win for Japan?

Atsushi Yanagisawa won 58 caps for Japan, scoring 17 goals.

Which clubs did Atsushi Yanagisawa play for?

Kashima Antlers (1996–2003), U.C. Sampdoria (2003–2004), A.C.R. Messina (2004–2006), Kashima Antlers (2006–2007), Kyoto Sanga (2008–2010), Vegalta Sendai (2011–2014).

Where does Atsushi Yanagisawa rank among Japan's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Atsushi Yanagisawa #28 of Japan's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Atsushi Yanagisawa

Stalwart ST Right-footed

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1977

Clubs

Kashima Antlers, Kyoto Sanga, Vegalta Sendai

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

He was the centre-forward in the Kashima side that took the J.League, Emperor's Cup and League Cup in 2000, the first treble any Japanese club managed, and the country voted him its footballer of the year in 2001. League titles with Kashima followed in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2007, along with the 2000 Asian Cup with Japan, Rookie of the Year in 1997, three Best Eleven selections, two World Cup squads, and 17 goals in 58 internationals. Career record: 58 caps and 17 goals for Japan; club career at Kashima Antlers, Kyoto Sanga, Vegalta Sendai.

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Career record

1996–2003	Kashima Antlers
2003–2004	U.C. Sampdoria
2004–2006	A.C.R. Messina
2006–2007	Kashima Antlers
2008–2010	Kyoto Sanga
2011–2014	Vegalta Sendai
Japan	58 caps, 17 goals

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Around Yanagisawa in the almanac

One rank above: Yuya Osako at #27.

One rank below: Gaku Shibasaki at #29.

Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.