Atsushi Kawata is a Japanese forward who came through Hannan University before beginning his senior career with Albirex Niigata Singapore in 2016. After scoring regularly in Singapore, he moved into Japan's professional leagues with Albirex Niigata, Tokushima Vortis, Omiya Ardija and other clubs. His career has mainly been built as a centre-forward in the J2 and J3 levels, with experience across several Japanese clubs.