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Yutaka Fukufuji was born on 17 September, 1982 in Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan, is a Japanese ice hockey player (born 1982). Discover Yutaka Fukufuji's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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17 September 1982 |
| Birthday |
17 September |
| Birthplace |
Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 41 years old group.
Yutaka Fukufuji Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Yutaka Fukufuji height is 1.85 m and Weight 83 kg.
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1.85 m |
| Weight |
83 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Yutaka Fukufuji Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yutaka Fukufuji worth at the age of 41 years old? Yutaka Fukufuji’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Japan. We have estimated Yutaka Fukufuji's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Yutaka Fukufuji Social Network
Timeline
Yutaka Fukufuji (福藤 豊) is a Japanese ice hockey player for the Nikko Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey.
The first Japanese draft pick, Hiroyuki Miura, was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1992 NHL Draft, but never played in an NHL game.
Fukufuji is the first Japanese citizen to be drafted as a goaltender in the NHL and second Japanese national to be drafted.
Internationally Fukufuji has played for the Japanese national team at several World Championships.
Fukufuji was born in Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan.
He played on the Kokudo hockey team of Asia League Ice Hockey in 2001.
He made his North American debut on February 7, 2003, with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones.
He was voted the ECHL rookie of the month in January 2003.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2004 entry draft in the 8th round, 238th overall.
He played for the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL in 2004–05 leading the team in wins, GAA, and shutouts.
Fukufuji signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings in August 2005.
After starting the 2005–06 season with the Reading Royals, the Kings ECHL franchise, Yutaka was the number 2 goalie on the AHL Manchester Monarchs for a time.
Fukufuji was the first Japanese player to appear in a National Hockey League (NHL) game, and played 4 games with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2006–07 season.
On December 15, 2006, Fukufuji was called up on to the Los Angeles Kings on emergency basis.
He became the first Japanese player to dress for an NHL game, but he did not play.
When goaltender Mathieu Garon was placed on injured reserve with a broken finger, Fukufuji was again recalled and flew in from Cleveland, Ohio to dress as backup to goalie Barry Brust.
On January 13, 2007, Fukufuji made his first NHL appearance, the first by a Japanese player, when Kings head coach Marc Crawford decided to put him in to start the third period of a game against the St. Louis Blues.
Fukufuji entered the game with the Kings trailing 5–4.
He allowed one goal in the period, and the Kings also scored one goal while he was in net.
The final score of the game was 6–5 in favor of St. Louis; as Fukufuji was the goaltender who allowed the decisive sixth St. Louis goal, he was assessed the loss.
On January 16, 2007, Fukufuji made history again when he became the first Japanese player to start in an NHL game, as he began the game in goal for the Kings against the Atlanta Thrashers.
He allowed 3 goals on 9 shots and was pulled.
Fukufuji was not presented with a qualifying offer by the Kings before the 2007–08 season, but returned to the Condors on September 10, 2007, after signing a contract for the 2007–08 season.
On May 25, 2009, Fukufuji was signed by the Destil Trappers of the Eredivisie, the top league in the Netherlands.
After one full season with Destil Trappers Fukufuji signed with Nikko Ice Bucks in July 2010.
On January 29, 2020, it was announced that Fukufuji had been selected to represent Japan in the third round of qualifiers for the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
