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One of many Japanese stars who has tried his luck in Europe in the last couple of years, Yanagisawa recently returned to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers as he hoped to secure himself in the national side.
Blessed with a touch of brilliance, he has often been accused of failing to make the most of his obvious talents, yet there is little doubt that he can be a real threat on his day.
Initially moving to Italy with Sampdoria and then going on to Messina, his tendency to pass rather than shoot when the chance arises is viewed as a flaw in his make-up.
評価されていない。なぜ代表に選ばれたのかと言わんばかりだ。