Jungo Fujimoto

is a Japanese football player, who currently plays for Shimizu S-Pulse. He is a left-footed play-making midfielder.

Playing career

Early years

Fujimoto was educated at and played for Toko Gakuen High School, during which time he was also a member of the U-17 Japanese National Team for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. Fujimoto played three games in the competition but the team was eliminated after the group stage.

After graduating high school Fujimoto received an offer from J. League J. League Division 2 (J2) side Kawasaki Frontale, but he decided to continue his study and play football at the University of Tsukuba. He was a member of the national team for the 2005 Summer Universiade held at Ismir, Turky. Fujimoto was the top scorer with six goals and was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the competition.

Club

Upon graduating university Fujimoto joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2006 and inherited jersey number 10 from Masaaki Sawanobori. During his first full professional season Fujimoto played in 28 league games and scored 8 goals. He was awarded the J. League Rookie of the Year.

National Team

He made his Japan national football team debut on March 24, 2007 in a friendly against Peru national football team. Fujimoto came on as a substitute in the 85th minute to replaced his high school fellow alumnus Shunsuke Nakamura.

Trivia

His father Koju was also a footballer who played for JFE Holdings F.C. of the Japan Soccer League, the former top-flight league in Japan.

Honors and awards

Individual Honors

- J. League Rookie of the Year: 2006