Clubs played for: Shimizu Commercial High School, Yokohama Marinos, Portsmouth, Gifu , SC Sagamihara (1991-)
Born: 1975
Birthplace: Fuji, Japan
Position: Goalkeeper
Biography: Yoshi arrived at Fratton Park in a blaze of publicity and with the hope that he would stop the goals but also provide additional commercial revenue from shirt sales in the Far East. Despite his best efforts, neither was achieved during his short stay. Already an established Japanese international keeper, no one could fault his attitude - he tried his hardest and always with a smile on his face. Unfortunately, this could not make up for the fact that the goals were being leaked at an alarming rate and it was not long before he was replaced by Dave Beasant. Moved on to play in Denmark, but the crowd showed his their appreciation by giving him a standing ovation in his last match, having appeared as a second half substitute in the final game of the 2002/3 season (during which time, ironically, he kept a clean sheet). Still playing in Japan, he was one of several ex-Pompey players to appear in the 2010 World Cup.
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