Overview

Yuji Funayama (船山祐二, Funayama Yuji; born 19 January 1985) is a Japanese professional athlete best known as an association football player. Public records identify his family name as Funayama and provide his given name as Yuji. Available biographical summaries state his birthdate but offer limited consistent public detail about his club history or position, so many online profiles are brief or focused on basic identity and statistics.

Name, notation and background

In Japanese usage the family name appears first; in this case the family name is Funayama and the given name is Yuji. The kanji for his name are commonly shown as 船山祐二. For general information about Japanese name order and presentation see name order resources. A short professional summary can be found via profile listings and sports directories: player directory.

Career context and typical pathways

Sources describe Funayama as a professional footballer. Many Japanese players follow domestic development routes through high school and university teams or J.League club academies before turning professional; others move between J1, J2 and regional leagues over their careers. Detailed match records, club affiliations and positional data for individual players are usually maintained by league databases and team websites—see representative databases at league database and sport-specific profiles at association football profiles. Where specifics are unavailable, cautious summaries rely on confirmed personal data such as name and birthdate rather than extrapolated statistics.

Characteristics and roles

Reports that list Funayama describe him broadly as a professional in association football. Typical descriptions of footballers include playing position, style, and physical attributes; however, when primary sources do not agree or do not provide those details they are omitted from concise biographies. For general information about positions and roles in association football, readers may consult tactical and positional guides at football roles guide.

Notable facts and how to find more information

  • Confirmed: name in kanji (船山祐二) and birthdate (19 January 1985).
  • Family name (surname) is Funayama; given name is Yuji.
  • Described in public sources as a professional association football player; detailed club or statistical records may be found in sports archives or club pages such as player records.

If you need club history, match statistics, or current activity, consult league registries, club announcements or contemporary sports databases, which are the most reliable sources for up-to-date career information.