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Mr. TOGASHI Koichi appointed as Head Coach of U-19 Japan National Team
16 December 2021
Japan Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. TOGASHI Koichi as the new Head Coach of the U-19 Japan National Team, who are aiming for the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ in 2023.
Profile of Coach TOGASHI Koichi
Full Name
TOGASHI Koichi
Date of Birth
15 July 1971
Place of Birth
Kanagawa
Playing Career
1987 - 1989 Yomiuri FC Youth A
1990 - 1994 Yomiuri FC/Verdy Kawasaki (JSL, J.League)
1995 Yokohama Flugels (J.League)
1996 - 1997 Consadole Sapporo (JFL)
Coaching Career
1998 Verdy Kawasaki Satellite/Youth (Assistant Coach)
2002 Consadole Sapporo (Coach)
2006 - 2007 Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth (Head Coach)
2008 - 2009 Tokyo Verdy Youth (Coach/Head Coach)
2010 - 2011 Tokyo Verdy (Head Coach)
2012 - 2014 Tokyo Verdy Youth (Head Coach)
2014 - 2016 Tokyo Verdy (Head Coach)
2019 U-18 Japan National Team (Coach)
2020 U-19 Japan National Team (Coach)
2021 U-20 Japan National Team (Coach)/U-18 Japan National Team (Head Coach)/U-22 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
Qualification
2014 JFA Class S Coaching Licence
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