Koichi Hashiratani facts for kids
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| Full name | Koichi Hashiratani | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1976–1978 | Kyoto Commercial High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1982 | Kokushikan University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1992 | Nissan Motors | 140 | (52) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | Urawa Reds | 25 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Kashiwa Reysol | 72 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 237 | (61) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1979 | Japan U-20 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1986 | Japan | 29 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Montedio Yamagata | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Tochigi SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Koichi Hashiratani, born on March 1, 1961, is a well-known Japanese football player and manager. He played as a forward and was a key player for the Japan national team. His younger brother, Tetsuji Hashiratani, also became a famous footballer.
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Koichi Hashiratani: A Japanese Football Legend
Koichi Hashiratani began his football journey in Kyoto, Japan. He became a professional player after finishing his studies at Kokushikan University. His career shows how hard work and talent can lead to great success in sports.
Early Life and Club Journey
Hashiratani started his professional career in 1983 with Nissan Motors. He played for this team for nine seasons, becoming a strong forward. During his time at Nissan Motors, he scored 52 goals in 140 games.
In 1992, he moved to Urawa Reds, just before the new J1 League started. He played there for two years. Later, in 1994, he joined Kashiwa Reysol. Kashiwa Reysol was promoted to the J.League, bringing Hashiratani back to the top division. He retired as a player after the 1996 season, having played 237 club games and scored 61 goals in total.
Playing for Japan's National Team
Koichi Hashiratani also represented Japan on the international stage. In 1979, while still a university student, he was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.
He made his debut for the senior Japan national team in February 1981. He played in important tournaments like the 1982 Asian Games. He also participated in qualification matches for the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIFA World Cup. His last game for Japan was at the 1986 Asian Games. Overall, he played 29 games for Japan and scored 3 goals.
From Player to Coach
After ending his playing career, Koichi Hashiratani decided to become a football coach. He earned a special coaching license in 1999. This allowed him to lead professional teams.
Leading Teams to Success
His first coaching job was with Montedio Yamagata, where he managed the team from 2001 to 2003. In June 2004, he became the manager of Kyoto Purple Sanga. He helped Kyoto get promoted back to the top division after the 2005 season.
In 2007, he took over as manager for Tochigi SC. He guided Tochigi to a second-place finish in 2008, which made them eligible for promotion to the J2 League. He later became the General Manager for Urawa in 2009.
After working as a commentator in 2012, Hashiratani returned to coaching. He was named manager of Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2013. He continued to lead teams and share his vast football knowledge.
See also
In Spanish: Kōichi Hashiratani para niños
