is a Japanese former

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who last plays for Tokushima Vortis until 2022. In 2007, he was picked to join the U-20

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squad to compete

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Club career

Fujita joined Consadole Sapporo youth academy at age 15. He was a member of Consadole's youth team that reached the final of the

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in 2005, Consadole lost 4–1 to Tokyo Verdy. He turned professional in December 2005. He made his first-team debut on 3 December 2005 in a

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match against

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. On 23 December 2010, Fujita signed for Albirex Niigata for a fee believed to be around ¥50million. He made his debut on 5 March 2011 against Avispa Fukuoka. On 7 January 2023, Tokushima Vortis announced his retirement. After his retirement, he will become an academy staff member of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.

National team career

In July 2007, Fujita was elected Japan U-20 national team for

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. At this tournament, he played all 4 matches as right midfielder.

Career statistics

Club

''Updated to the end of 2022 season''.

National team

References

External links

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1987 births Living people Association football people from Hokkaido Japanese footballers Japan youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo players Albirex Niigata players Shonan Bellmare players Tokushima Vortis players Association football midfielders Sportspeople from Sapporo {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub