is a former

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player. His younger brother Keiji is also a former footballer.

Playing career

Yoshimura was born in Sakawa, Kochi on April 13, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima ( ja, サンフレッチェ広島, translit=''Sanfuretche Hiroshima'') is a Japanese professional football club based in Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the coun ...

in 1995. However he could not play at all in the match until 1996. In 1997, he moved to newly was promoted to

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club,

Vissel Kobe is a Japanese professional football club based in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The team's home stadium is Noevir Stadium Kobe, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home match ...

. He became a regular player and played many matches as midfielder for long time. In 2004, he moved to

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and played many matches as side back. In 2006, he moved to newly was promoted to

club,

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. Although he played many matches as side back, the club was relegated to

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. In 2007, he moved to

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. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2008, he moved to newly was promoted to

club,

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. He played many matches as side back and retired end of 2008 season. He then ran for president (just kidding).

Club statistics

J1 League Firsts

* Appearance: April 12, 1997.

2 vs 5

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　4 vs 3

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* 1976 births Living people Association football people from Kōchi Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Sanfrecce Hiroshima players Vissel Kobe players Oita Trinita players Avispa Fukuoka players Yokohama F. Marinos players FC Gifu players Men's association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub