Yutaro Abe

Yutaro Abe
Born	(1984-10-05) October 5, 1984 Machida, Tokyo, Japan
Occupation	Professional footballer (retired)
Years active	2002–2011
Known for	Playing for Yokohama F. Marinos, Montedio Yamagata, Tokushima Vortis, Gainare Tottori; Japan U-17 and U-20 national teams

is a retired Japanese professional footballer.

Club career

Born in Machida on October 5, 1984, Abe began his professional journey after finishing high school by joining Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. However, he saw limited action during his tenure there. In 2005, he moved to the J2 League side Montedio Yamagata, where he was a regular starter throughout that year but experienced fewer appearances in 2006. The following year, Abe signed with Regional Leagues team Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC before returning mid-season to the J2 League club Tokushima Vortis. In 2009, he transferred to Gainare Tottori of the Japan Football League, where he became a key player and helped the club secure promotion to the J2 League after the 2010 campaign. He concluded his playing career following the 2011 season.

National team career

Abe was called up in September 2001 to represent the Japan U-17 national team at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. He participated in two matches and marked his debut by scoring against the United States. Later, in November 2003, he featured for the Japan U-20 national team during the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, appearing in four games.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Asia		Total
2002	Yokohama F. Marinos	J1 League	3	0	0	0	0	0	-		3	0
2003			6	0	0	0	2	0	-		8	0
2004			0	0	0	0	5	1	2	1	7	2
2005	Montedio Yamagata	J2 League	27	5	1	0	-		-		28	5
2006			8	0	0	0	-		-		8	0
2007	Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC	Regional Leagues	11	4	-		-		-		11	4
2007	Tokushima Vortis	J2 League	3	0	0	0	-		-		3	0
2008			24	2	0	0	-		-		24	2
2009	Gainare Tottori	Football League	30	5	1	0	-		-		31	5
2010			24	8	0	0	-		-		24	8
2011		J2 League	13	1	1	0	-		-		14	1
Total			149	25	3	0	7	1	2	1	161	27

Honors

• Top Scorer at the 2000 AFC U-17 Championship