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