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Toshiya Fujita (藤田 俊哉, Fujita Toshiya, born October 4, 1971) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. He currently works for English side Leeds United as Head of Football Development (Asia).[1]

Toshiya Fujita
藤田 俊哉

Personal information
Full name	Toshiya Fujita
Date of birth	(1971-10-04) October 4, 1971 (age 50)
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Leeds United (Head of Football Development (Asia))
Youth career
1987–1989	Shimizu Commercial High School
1990–1993	University of Tsukuba
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–2005	Júbilo Iwata	336	(94)
2003	→Utrecht (loan)	14	(1)
2005–2008	Nagoya Grampus	83	(6)
2009–2010	Roasso Kumamoto	75	(6)
2011	JEF United Chiba	4	(0)
Total		512	(107)
National team
1995–2005	Japan	24	(3)
Teams managed
2014–2017	VVV-Venlo (Coach)
2017–2018	Leeds United (Head of Football Development (Asia))
Honours Júbilo Iwata Winner J1 League 1997 Winner J1 League 1999 Winner J1 League 2002 Runner-up J1 League 1998 Runner-up J1 League 2001 Runner-up J1 League 2003 Winner J.League Cup 1998 Runner-up J.League Cup 1994 Runner-up J.League Cup 1997 Runner-up J.League Cup 2001 Winner Emperor's Cup 2003 Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2004 Representing  Japan FIFA Confederations Cup 2001 Korea-Japan AFC Asian Cup 2004 China
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

An Attacking midfielder, Fujita played for Júbilo Iwata, Utrecht, Nagoya Grampus, Roasso Kumamoto and JEF United Chiba. He also gained 24 Japan caps between 1995 and 2005.[2] He won five major titles during his time at Júbilo.

Club career

Fujita attended and played football at Shimizu Commercial High School and University of Tsukuba before joining Júbilo Iwata in 1994. Playing as a creative midfielder, Fujita has played an integral role in helping to build Júbilo Iwata into one of the most successful franchises in the J1 League.

Although Fujita is not as well known as some of his more illustrious teammates, this probably has more to do with his low-key manner and quiet efficiency rather than a lack of skills. As part of the Júbilo midfield, Fujita had an essential role in providing the transition from defense to attack. In 1999, his contributions to his team were recognized as he was made team captain and won the league MVP award.

Fujita joined FC Utrecht, a team of the Eredivisie, on loan in mid-2003.[3] The team was unable to match the performances of the top-tier teams in the Netherlands. As a result, FC Utrecht were unwilling to pay the transfer fee required to keep Fujita and he returned to Japan to once again play for Júbilo Iwata at the end of 2003.[4]

From 2004, Fujita played for Júbilo Iwata again. However, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005, he moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight (later Nagoya Grampus) in June 2005. His opportunity to play decreased in 2008 and he left the club end of the season. From 2009, he played for J2 League club Roasso Kumamoto (2009–10) and JEF United Chiba (2011). He announced his retirement in June 2012.

National team career

On February 15, 1995, Fujita debuted for Japan national team against Australia. In June 1999, he was selected Japan for the first time in 4 years by manager Philippe Troussier. He played at 1999 Copa America. In 2001, he was selected Japan for 2001 Confederations Cup. Although he did not play in the match, Japan won the 2nd place. In October 2003, he was selected Japan for the first time in 4 years by manager Zico. In 2004, he played at 2006 World Cup qualification. He was also selected Japan for 2004 Asian Cup. Although he did not play in the match, Japan won the champions for 2 times in a row. He played 24 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2005.[5]

Japan Pro-Footballers Association (JPFA)

Fujita had been managing the Japan Pro-Footballers Association (JPFA, ja) as a chairman for five years with Tetsuro Kiyooka, FIFA players' agent as a chief operating officer and formed the organization as a trade union in 2011[6] as well as represented the all Japanese footballers and the Japan national football team to protect their rights and status.[7][8]

Coaching career

In 2014 joined Dutch side VVV-Venlo as part of the coaching staff.

On July 21, 2017, it was announced he had left VVV-Venlo join English EFL Championship side Leeds United as Head of Football Development (Asia).[1] On January 3, 2018, Leeds signed their first ever Japanese player, signing Japanese international Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka.[9] In late 2018, Fujita left his role with Leeds United to become head of international relations with the Japanese Football Federation.

Club statistics

Season	Club	League	League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
1994	Júbilo Iwata	J1 League	38	7	1	0	4	0	–		43	7
1995			49	11	1	1	–		–		50	12
1996			25	4	1	0	14	1	–		40	5
1997			24	9	4	3	6	0	–		34	12
1998			33	17	3	0	6	4	–		42	21
1999			29	4	3	0	4	1	–		36	5
2000			30	8	3	1	4	1	–		37	10
2001			26	11	2	1	7	0	–		35	12
2002			30	10	3	0	7	2	–		40	12
2003			13	6	0	0	6	0	–		19	6
2003/04	Utrecht	Eredivisie	14	1	–		–		3	0	17	1
2004	Júbilo Iwata	J1 League	29	7	5	1	0	0	4	0	38	8
2005			10	0	0	0	0	0	4	1	14	1
2005	Nagoya Grampus Eight		22	2	2	0	0	0	–		24	2
2006			24	2	2	0	4	0	–		30	2
2007			29	2	2	0	1	0	–		32	2
2008	Nagoya Grampus		8	0	1	0	4	1	–		13	1
2009	Roasso Kumamoto	J2 League	50	4	1	0	–		–		51	4
2010			25	2	0	0	–		–		25	2
2011	JEF United Chiba		4	0	1	0	–		–		5	0
Total			512	107	34	7	67	10	11	1	625	123

National team statistics

[5]

Honors and awards

Individual

• J.League Most Valuable Player: 2001
• J.League Best XI: 1998, 2001, 2002
• Japanese Footballer of the Year: 2002

Club

Júbilo Iwata

• J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002
• J.League Cup: 1998
• Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004
• Asian Club Championship: 1998–99
• Asian Super Cup: 1999

International

Japan

• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2001 (Runner-up)
• AFC Asian Cup: 2004

References

External links

• Toshiya Fujita – FIFA competition record (archived)
• Toshiya Fujita at National-Football-Teams.com
• Japan National Football Team Database
• Toshiya Fujita at J.League (in Japanese)

На других языках

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- [en] Toshiya Fujita

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[fr] Toshiya Fujita (football)

Toshiya Fujita (né le 4 octobre 1971 à Shizuoka) est un joueur de football japonais.

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[it] Toshiya Fujita (calciatore)

Toshiya Fujita (Shizuoka, 4 ottobre 1971) è un ex calciatore giapponese, di ruolo centrocampista.

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[ru] Фудзита, Тосия

Тосия Фудзита (яп. 藤田 俊哉 Фудзита Тосия, род. 4 октября 1971 года) — японский футболист.

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