Stats by Nakayama#9.

Name: Atsushi Yanagisawa



Country: Japan
Club: Kashima Antlers
Number: 13
Position: *SS, CF, (SMF, AMF Optional)
Side: RF/BS
Age: 21-24 years (27/05/1977)

Height: 177 cm
Weight: 75 kg

Attack: 84
Defence: 47
Balance: 76
Stamina: 86
Top Speed: 84
Acceleration: 85
Response: 84
Agility: 83
Dribble Accuracy: 81
Dribble Speed: 83
Short Pass Accuracy: 85
Short Pass Speed: 78
Long Pass Accuracy: 78
Long Pass Speed: 73
Shot Accuracy: 75
Shot Power: 77
Shot Technique: 83
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 69
Header: 79
Jump: 81
Technique: 84
Aggression: 82
Mentality: 76
Keeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 84

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Early/Lasting


CARDS:
P09: Cut Back Pass
P14: Dummy Runner
S01: Marauding
S05: 1-touch Play

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Positioning - Reaction - Lines - 1-Touch Play - Post Player

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded


INFO


Atsushi Yanagisawa's playing style is different compared to other strikers/forwards. He often likes to pass to other players instead of going for goal himself. Many Japanese fans consider him as a second striker playing just behind the main centre forward. Although criticised for his lack of finishing ability, Yanagisawa reached the 50-goal plateau in fewer matches than any other J-league player in history. Yanagisawa has superior passing skills for a striker, leading many to suggest that he would be more suited to an attacking-midfield role or that of a winger, to take advantage of his passing talent and offset his inconsistent finishing.

He played in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, 2000 Olympic football tournament, 2000 AFC Asian Cup, 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Atsushi Yanagisawa is sponsored by Mizuno and wears Mizuno Morelia II. Atsushi Yanagisawa is well known for wearing the Number 13.

He played 58 times for japan and scored 17 goals