Although Fujita is not as well known as some of his more illustrious teammates, this probably has more to do with his low-key manner and quiet efficiency rather than a lack of skills. As part of the Júbilo midfield, Fujita had an essential role in providing the transition from defense to attack. In 1999, his contributions to his team were recognized as he was made team captain and won the league MVP award.
Fujita joinedFC Utrecht, a team of theEredivisie, on loan in mid-2003.[3] The team was unable to match the performances of the top-tier teams in the Netherlands. As a result, FC Utrecht were unwilling to pay the transfer fee required to keep Fujita and he returned to Japan to once again play for Júbilo Iwata at the end of 2003.[4]
From 2004, Fujita played forJúbilo Iwata again. However, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005, he moved toNagoya Grampus Eight (laterNagoya Grampus) in June 2005. His opportunity to play decreased in 2008 and he left the club end of the season. From 2009, he played forJ2 League clubRoasso Kumamoto (2009–10) andJEF United Chiba (2011). He announced his retirement in June 2012.
In October 2003, he was selected Japan for the first time in four years by managerZico. In 2004, he played in the2006 FIFA World Cup qualification. He was also selected by Japan for the2004 Asian Cup. While he did not play in the match, Japan won the title twice in a row. He played 24 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2005.[5]
In 2014 joined Dutch sideVVV-Venlo as part of the coaching staff.
On July 21, 2017, it was announced he had left VVV-Venlo join EnglishEFL Championship sideLeeds United as Head of Football Development (Asia).[2] On January 3, 2018, Leeds signed their first ever Japanese player, signing Japanese internationalYosuke Ideguchi fromGamba Osaka.[10] In late 2018, Fujita left his role with Leeds United to become head of international relations with the Japanese Football Federation.
