Takeshi Watanabe (footballer)

Takeshi Watanabe (渡辺 毅) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career
Watanabe was born in Fujieda on September 10, 1972. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1995. He played as regular player from first season. The club won the champions at 1999 J.League Cup. At the Final, he scored a tie goal in the 89th minute and he was selected MVP. The club also won the 3rd place in 1999 and 2000 J1 League. He retired end of 2004 season.

National team career
On August 13, 1997, Watanabe debuted for Japan national team against Brazil.

Honours
Kashiwa Reysol
 * J.League Cup: 1999

Individual
 * J. League Cup MVP: 1999