is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for Japan national team. Club career Fukunishi was born in Niihama on September 1, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder with Dunga in 1990s. After that, he became a central player in golden era in club history. The club won the champions at 1997, 1999 and 2002 J1 League. The club also 1998 J.League Cup and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the champions 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and the 2nd place 1999–00 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. After that, he played FC Tokyo (2007) and Tokyo Verdy (2008). International career In June 1999, Fukunishi was selected Japan national team for 1999 Copa América. At this competition, on June 29, he debuted against Peru. Although there were few his opportunity to play, he was selected Japan for 2002 FIFA World Cup and played five minutes as a substitute against Russia. After the 2002 FIFA World Cup, he became a regular player from 2004. At 2000 AFC Asian Cup, he played all six matches and scored two goals including first goal in final. He also played at 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup. He played 64 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 2006. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fukunishi goal. Honors Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1999 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002 J.League Cup: 1998 Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004 Japan AFC Asian Cup: 2004 Individua J1 League Best Eleven: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 References External links Japan National Football Team Database 1976 births Living people Association football people from Ehime Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Júbilo Iwata players FC Tokyo players Tokyo Verdy players 1999 Copa América players 2002 FIFA World Cup players 2004 AFC Asian Cup players 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2006 FIFA World Cup players AFC Asian Cup-winning players Association football midfielders People from Niihama, Ehime