Yutaka Tahara
田原 豊

Personal information
Full name	Yutaka Tahara
Date of birth	(1982-04-27) April 27, 1982 (age 41)
Place of birth	Aira, Kagoshima, Japan
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1998–2000	Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2002	Yokohama F. Marinos	13	(1)
2002–2008	Kyoto Sanga FC	144	(32)
2009–2011	Shonan Bellmare	93	(21)
2012–2013	Yokohama FC	53	(8)
2014	Samut Songkhram
2015	Kagoshima United FC	1	(0)
Total		304	(62)
International career
2001	Japan U-20	3	(1)
Medal record Yokohama F. Marinos Runner-up J1 League 2002 Winner J.League Cup 2001 Kyoto Sanga FC Winner Emperor's Cup 2002 Representing  Japan AFC U-19 Championship 2000 Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yutaka Tahara (田原 豊, Tahara Yutaka, born April 27, 1982) is a former Japanese football player.

Club career

Tahara was born in Aira on April 27, 1982. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama F. Marinos in 2001. However he could hardly play in the match and he moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga (later Kyoto Sanga FC) in September 2002. His opportunity to play decreased and he played many matches from 2004. He moved to Shonan Bellmare in 2009 and Yokohama FC in 2012. In 2014, he moved to Thailand and joined Samut Songkhram. In 2015, he returned to Japan and his local club Kagoshima United FC. He retired end of 2015 season.

National team career

In June 2001, Tahara was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played all 3 matches and scored a goal against Czech Republic.

Club statistics