Masanaga Kageyama facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Masanaga Kageyama | |||||||||
| Date of birth | May 23, 1967 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1983–1985 | Iwaki High School | |||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1986–1989 | University of Tsukuba | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1990–1994 | JEF United Ichihara | 84 | (2) | |||||||
| 1995 | Urawa Reds | 0 | (0) | |||||||
| 1996 | Brummell Sendai | 19 | (2) | |||||||
| Total | 103 | (4) | ||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Macau | |||||||||
| 2008 | Singapore U16 | |||||||||
| 2010–2014 | Fagiano Okayama | |||||||||
| 2017−2021 | Japan U20 | |||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Masanaga Kageyama (影山 雅永, Kageyama Masanaga, born May 23, 1967) is a well-known Japanese former football player and manager. He played as a defender during his time on the field. After he stopped playing, he became a successful coach for various teams, including national youth teams.
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Masanaga Kageyama's Playing Days
How He Started Playing Football
Masanaga Kageyama was born in Iwaki, Japan, on May 23, 1967. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at the University of Tsukuba, he joined a professional team. This team was called Furukawa Electric in 1990. Later, the team changed its name to JEF United Ichihara.
His Time as a Defender
Kageyama quickly became a key player for JEF United Ichihara. He played as a center back, helping to defend his team's goal. He played many games for them until 1994. In 1995, he moved to another big club, Urawa Reds. However, he didn't get to play any matches there.
Moving to Brummell Sendai
In 1996, Kageyama joined Brummell Sendai. This team was part of the Japan Football League. He played 19 games for them and scored 2 goals. At the end of the 1996 season, Masanaga Kageyama decided to retire from playing football.
Masanaga Kageyama's Coaching Career
Starting as a Coach
After retiring as a player, Kageyama didn't leave football. He started working as a technical staff member for the Japan national team. This role helped him learn more about coaching. In 2001, he became a coach for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Coaching International Teams
Kageyama's coaching journey took him to different countries. In 2006, he became the manager for the Macau national team. Two years later, in 2008, he moved to Singapore. There, he managed the Singapore U-16 national team. He led them in the 2008 AFC U-16 Championship.
Managing Fagiano Okayama
In 2009, Kageyama returned to Japan. He joined Fagiano Okayama, a team that had just moved up to the J2 League. He started as a coach and then became the main manager in 2010. He managed Fagiano Okayama for five years, until 2014.
Leading Japan's Youth Team
In 2017, Masanaga Kageyama took on a big role. He became the manager for the Japan U-20 national team. Under his guidance, the U-20 Japan team did very well. They finished third in the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship. This great performance helped them qualify for the 2019 U-20 World Cup. He continued to manage the team until 2021.
Managerial Statistics
Here's a look at his record as a manager for Fagiano Okayama:
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
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| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | |||
| Fagiano Okayama | 2010 | 2014 | 200 | 66 | 64 | 70 | 33.00 |
| Total | 200 | 66 | 64 | 70 | 33.00 | ||
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Masanaga Kageyama para niños
