Yōichi Doi

Yoichi Doi (土肥 洋一, Doi Yōichi; born 25 July 1973) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Japan national team. He is the current goalkeeper coach of J2 League club Yokohama FC.

Doi was born in Kumamoto on 25 July 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Hitachi (later Kashiwa Reysol) in 1992. He battles with Ryuji Kato for goalkeeper position from 1997. However his opportunity to play decreased behind newcomer Yuta Minami from 1998. He moved to FC Tokyo in 2000. At 2004 J.League Cup, the club won the champions and he was selected MVP award. He played all matches from 2000 until round 32/34 in 2006 season. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Hitoshi Shiota in 2007. He moved to Tokyo Verdy with teammate Takashi Fukunishi in 2008. Although Doi played all matches in 2008 season, Verdy was relegated to J2 League. From 2011, his opportunity to play decreased behind Takahiro Shibasaki for injury in May 2011. In July 2012, Doi took regular position from Shibasaki. He retired end of 2012 season.

In June 2003, Doi was selected Japan national team for 2003 Confederations Cup, but he did not play in the match. On 7 February 2004, he debuted for Japan against Malaysia. He was a member of Japan for 2004 Asian Cup Japan won the champions. He played four games for Japan until 2005. Although he was selected Japan for most matches including 2006 World Cup from 2003 to 2006, he could hardly play in the match behind Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and Seigo Narazaki.