Junichi Watanabe (footballer)
is a former Japanese football player. Playing career Watanabe was born in Tokyo on May 20, 1973. He joined Verdy Kawasaki from youth team in 1992. Although he played as midfielder, he could not become a regular player behind Ruy Ramos, Tsuyoshi Kitazawa, Bismarck, Masakiyo Maezono and so on. In 1999, he moved to Brazilian club XV Novembro Jaú. In 2000, he returned to Japan and joined Shonan Bellmare. Although he became a regular player in 2000, his opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and retired end of 2001 season. Club statistics References External links 1973 births Living people Association football people from Tokyo Japanese men's footballers Japanese men's futsal players J1 League players J2 League players Tokyo Verdy players Shonan Bellmare players Men's association football midfielders