is a former

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ese

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player.

Playing career

Yokoyama was born in

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on May 9, 1975. After graduating from

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, he joined

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club JEF United Ichihara in 1998. He played many matches from first season. In 2000, he moved to

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(JFL) club Yokohama FC. He played many matches and the club won the champions in 2000 and was promoted to

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from 2001. Although he could not play at all in the match in 2002, he became a regular player in 2003. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2004. In September 2004, he moved to J2 club

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and played as regular player. However he could hardly play in the match in 2005. In 2006, he moved to

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club

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. He played many matches and the club was promoted to JFL from 2007. He retired end of 2007 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Yokoyama started coaching career at

(later ''Blaublitz Akita'') in 2008. In 2010, he became a manager and managed the club until end of 2011 season.

Club statistics

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* 1975 births Living people Osaka University of Commerce alumni Association football people from Kagoshima Prefecture Japanese footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League players JEF United Chiba players Yokohama FC players Ventforet Kofu players Blaublitz Akita players Japanese football managers Blaublitz Akita managers Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub