Kiyoshi Okuma facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kiyoshi Okuma | ||
| Date of birth | June 21, 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1980–1982 | Saitama Urawa Minami High School | ||
| 1983–1986 | Chuo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1992 | Tokyo Gas | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1994–2001 | FC Tokyo | ||
| 2002–2005 | Japan U-20 | ||
| 2010–2011 | FC Tokyo | ||
| 2014 | Omiya Ardija | ||
| 2015–2016 | Cerezo Osaka | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kiyoshi Okuma (大熊 清, Okuma Kiyoshi, born June 21, 1964) is a well-known Japanese football player and coach. He played as a defender during his career. His younger brother, Yuji Okuma, also played football professionally.
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Playing Football
Kiyoshi Okuma was born in Saitama, Japan, on June 21, 1964. After finishing his studies at Chuo University, he joined a football team called Tokyo Gas in 1987. He played for this team until he stopped playing professionally in 1992.
Coaching Football Teams
After he stopped playing, Okuma started coaching. He became a coach for Tokyo Gas in 1994. This team later became known as FC Tokyo. In 1994, he even stepped in as a temporary manager for a short time during the 1994 Emperor's Cup.
Managing FC Tokyo
In 1995, Kiyoshi Okuma became the official manager of FC Tokyo. He led the team for many years, until 2001. He helped the team grow and achieve success during this period.
Coaching Japan's Youth Team
In 2002, Okuma took on a new role. He became the manager for the Japan U-20 national team. He coached this young team in two big international tournaments: the 2003 and 2005 World Youth Championship. These tournaments are important for young players to show their skills.
Working with the National Team
In July 2006, Okuma joined the coaching staff for the main Japan national team. He worked under managers Ivica Osim and Takeshi Okada. He helped prepare the team for major competitions. After the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he decided to leave his role with the national team.
Returning to Club Management
In September 2010, Kiyoshi Okuma returned to manage FC Tokyo once again. He stayed with the team until 2011. Later, he managed other Japanese clubs. He coached Omiya Ardija in 2014. Then, he managed Cerezo Osaka from 2015 to 2016.
Awards and Achievements
Kiyoshi Okuma has received several awards and helped his teams win important titles as a manager.
Personal Awards
- AFC Coach of the Month - March 2000: This award recognized him as the best coach in Asia for that month.
Team Trophies
As a manager, Okuma helped his teams win these championships:
- Japan Football League - 1998: This was a top league in Japan at the time.
- J2 League - 2011: This is Japan's second-highest professional football league.
- Emperor's Cup - 2011: This is one of Japan's oldest and most famous football tournaments.
More Information
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- FC Tokyo
See also
In Spanish: Kiyoshi Ōkuma para niños
