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.

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28 / Japan · 1998–2006

Atsushi Yanagisawa

Caps · Japan

Goals · Japan

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. Career record: 58 caps and 17 goals for Japan; club career at Kashima Antlers, Kyoto Sanga, Vegalta Sendai.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q360588

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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

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Japan checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Japan checked 4 October 2026

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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.

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