Yumi Watanabe

Japanese association football player

Yumi Watanabe (渡邊 由美, Watanabe Yumi, born July 2, 1970) is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Yumi Watanabe
Personal information
Full name Yumi Watanabe
Date of birth (1970-07-02) July 2, 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth Japan
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Fujita Tendai SC Mercury
National team
1988–1991 Japan 19 (2)
Honours
Representing  Japan
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Hong Kong
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing Team
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

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Watanabe was born on July 2, 1970. She played for Fujita Tendai SC Mercury.

On June 1, 1988, when Watanabe was 17 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against United States. She played at 1989 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. She played 19 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1991.

Statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1988 2 0
1989 9 2
1990 6 0
1991 2 0
Total 19 2

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