Masafumi Nakaguchi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 April 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1990 | Kunimi Senior HS | ||
| 1991–1994 | Osaka University of Commerce | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–2001 | Sagawa Express Osaka | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Sagawa Express Osaka (assistant) | ||
| 2006 | Sagawa Express Osaka | ||
| 2007 | Sagawa Express | ||
| 2008–2012 | Sagawa Shiga | ||
| 2013–2015 | Gamba Osaka (assistant) | ||
| 2016–2019 | MIO Biwako Shiga | ||
| 2020 | Vanraure Hachinohe | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Masafumi Nakaguchi (中口 雅史, Nakaguchi Masafumi, born 10 April 1972) is a Japanese former footballer who later became a football manager. He was born on April 10, 1972, in Tokushima, Japan.
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Masafumi Nakaguchi's Football Journey
Masafumi Nakaguchi has had a long career in Japanese football. He started as a player and then moved into coaching and managing teams. His journey shows how players can stay involved in the sport they love even after they stop playing.
His Playing Days
Masafumi Nakaguchi played as a Midfielder. Before becoming a professional, he played for Kunimi Senior High School from 1988 to 1990. After high school, he continued his football journey at Osaka University of Commerce from 1991 to 1994.
His professional playing career included:
- Gamba Osaka (1995–1996): He was part of this team, but he didn't get to play in any official league matches.
- Sagawa Express Osaka SC (1997–2001): After leaving Gamba Osaka, he played for Sagawa Express Osaka.
Becoming a Coach and Manager
After his playing career ended, Masafumi Nakaguchi decided to become a coach. This allowed him to share his knowledge and experience with new players.
Early Coaching Roles
He began his coaching career as an assistant manager:
- Sagawa Express Osaka SC (2002–2005): He started as an assistant coach for the same team he played for.
Leading Teams as Manager
After gaining experience as an assistant, he took on the main manager role:
- Sagawa Express Osaka SC (2006): His first time as the head manager.
- Sagawa Express (2007): He continued managing the team as it changed its name.
- Sagawa Shiga FC (2008–2012): He managed this team for several years. During his time from 2010 to 2012, he managed 103 matches, winning 57 of them.
- Gamba Osaka (2013–2015): He returned to his former club, Gamba Osaka, but this time as an assistant manager.
- MIO Biwako Shiga (2016–2019): He managed this team for four years. He led them in 124 matches, winning 42 of them.
- Vanraure Hachinohe (2020): He became the manager for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Masafumi Nakaguchi has managed a total of 243 matches in his career, winning 104 of them. This shows his dedication and long-standing involvement in Japanese football.
