Gō Ōiwa facts for kids
Ōiwa in 2018
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| Full name | Gō Ōiwa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Japan U23 (manager) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1990 | Shimizu Shogyo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1994 | University of Tsukuba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–2000 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 172 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Júbilo Iwata | 49 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2010 | Kashima Antlers | 165 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 386 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000 | Japan | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011–2017 | Kashima Antlers (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Kashima Antlers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Japan U23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gō Ōiwa (大岩 剛, Ōiwa Gō, born 23 June 1972) is a Japanese football manager and a former player. He is currently the manager of the Japan U23 national football team. He was known for being a strong defender during his playing days.
Gō Ōiwa's Playing Career
Gō Ōiwa was born in Shizuoka, Japan, on June 23, 1972. After finishing university, he started his professional football career in 1995. He joined a team called Nagoya Grampus Eight.
Early Success with Nagoya Grampus Eight
At Nagoya Grampus Eight, Gō Ōiwa quickly became a key player. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position. He formed a strong partnership with another defender, Alexandre Torres. Together, they helped their team win the Emperor's Cup twice, in 1995 and 1999. The Emperor's Cup is one of Japan's most important football tournaments.
Moving to Júbilo Iwata and Kashima Antlers
In September 2000, Ōiwa moved to another team, Júbilo Iwata. With Júbilo Iwata, he continued his success. The team won the J1 League in 2002. The J1 League is the top football league in Japan.
In 2003, he joined Kashima Antlers, a big rival of Júbilo Iwata. At Kashima, he played alongside other great defenders like Yutaka Akita and Daiki Iwamasa. Even though he played less often from 2007, his team had amazing success. Kashima Antlers won the J1 League three years in a row, from 2007 to 2009. They also won the Emperor's Cup in 2007 and 2010. Gō Ōiwa retired from playing football at the end of the 2010 season.
Playing for Japan's National Team
Gō Ōiwa also had the chance to play for the Japan national team. He made his first appearance for Japan on February 5, 2000, in a game against Mexico. He played a total of three games for his country in 2000.
Gō Ōiwa's Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Gō Ōiwa decided to become a coach. He joined his former club, Kashima Antlers, as a coach in 2011.
Becoming a Manager
In May 2017, Gō Ōiwa became the main manager for Kashima Antlers. He took over from the previous manager, Masatada Ishii. One of his biggest achievements as a manager was in the 2018 AFC Champions League. He led Kashima Antlers all the way to the final.
Winning the AFC Champions League
In the 2018 AFC Champions League final, Kashima Antlers played against Persepolis. Even with five players injured and the team being tired from playing many games, Ōiwa's team managed to win the first game by two goals. The second game ended in a draw, which meant Kashima Antlers won the AFC Champions League! This was a huge victory for the club and for Gō Ōiwa as a manager.
Current Role
Since 2021, Gō Ōiwa has been the manager of the Japan U23 national football team. He led them to win the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in 2024.
Honours and Achievements
Gō Ōiwa has achieved many great things both as a player and as a manager.
As a Player
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Emperor's Cup: 1995, 1999
- Kashima Antlers
- J1 League: 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Emperor's Cup: 2007, 2010
- A3 Champions Cup: 2003
As a Manager
- Kashima Antlers
- Japanese Super Cup: 2017
- AFC Champions League: 2018
- Japan U23
- AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 2024
Individual Awards
- J.League Best Eleven: 2001
- Asian Coach of the Year: 2018, 2023
See also
In Spanish: Gō Ōiwa para niños
