is a former Japanese football 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 in 1995. However he could not play at all in the match until 1996. In 1997, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Vissel Kobe. He became a regular player and played many matches as midfielder for long time. In 2004, he moved to Oita Trinita and played many matches as side back. In 2006, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka. Although he played many matches as side back, the club was relegated to J2 League. In 2007, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2008, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, FC Gifu. 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. Vissel Kobe 2 vs 5 Kashima Antlers, Kashima Soccer Stadium Goal: October 9, 1997. Vissel Kobe 4 vs 3 Avispa Fukuoka, Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium References External links 1976 births Living people Association football people from Kōchi Prefecture Japanese 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 Association football defenders