1. Yutaka Akita is a Japanese football manager and former player.
11 Facts About Yutaka Akita
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Yutaka Akita last played for Japan national team until 2003.
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One of the best defenders of his generation and a 10-year stalwart for the Kashima Antlers since 1993, Yutaka Akita left Kashima in early 2004 to move back to his native Nagoya, signing for hometown team Nagoya Grampus Eight.
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Yutaka Akita moved to J2 League side Kyoto Sanga FC at the beginning of the 2007 season.
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On 24 October 1995, Yutaka Akita debuted for Japan national team against Saudi Arabia.
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Yutaka Akita became a regular from the middle of 1997 and at 1998 World Cup qualification in 1997, Japan won the qualify for 1998 World Cup first time Japan's history.
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Yutaka Akita played at 1998 World Cup and 1999 Copa America.
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Yutaka Akita played full-time in all matches at both competitions.
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Yutaka Akita was selected Japan for 2002 World Cup, but he did not play in the match.
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Yutaka Akita played 44 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2003.
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Yutaka Akita left from the club in 2022 season after his club relegated to J3 League from 2023.