Masatada Ishii facts for kids
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| Full name | Masatada Ishii | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ichihara, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Thailand (head coach) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1982–1984 | Ichihara Midori High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1988 | Juntendo University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1991 | NTT Kanto | 43 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1997 | Kashima Antlers | 109 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 153 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Kashima Antlers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Omiya Ardija | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Samut Prakan City | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Buriram United | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Masatada Ishii (born February 1, 1967) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. He played as a midfielder during his career. Today, he is the head coach of the Thailand national football team.
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Ishii's Playing Career
Masatada Ishii was born in Ichihara, Japan. After finishing university, he joined a football club called NTT Kanto in 1989. He played many games for them right from the start.
In 1991, he moved to Sumitomo Metal, which later became known as Kashima Antlers. A new league, the J1 League, started in 1992. In 1993, his team, Kashima Antlers, finished second in both the J1 League and the Emperor's Cup. He didn't play as much after 1996. In 1998, he joined Avispa Fukuoka and then retired from playing football at the end of that year.
Ishii's Managerial Career
After he stopped playing, Ishii became a coach for Kashima Antlers in 1999. He mostly worked as a physical coach, helping players stay fit.
Leading Kashima Antlers
In July 2015, Masatada Ishii became the main manager for Kashima Antlers. He was the first Japanese manager for the club in 21 years. In October of that year, his team won the 2015 J.League Cup.
In 2016, Kashima Antlers won the J1 League championship. This win allowed them to play in the 2016 Club World Cup. Ishii was also named the J.League Manager of the Year for his great work. At the Club World Cup, his team made history by becoming the first Asian team to reach the final. They played against the famous European champions, Real Madrid. The game was tied 2-2 after 90 minutes, but Real Madrid won 4-2 after extra time. Even though they didn't win the final, it was a huge achievement. Ishii left Kashima Antlers in May 2017.
Coaching Omiya Ardija
In November 2017, Ishii became the manager for Omiya Ardija. This was the same club where he started his playing career. Even though he managed three games, the team didn't win and was moved down to the J2 League. He stayed on as manager in 2018, hoping to get the team back to the J1 League. However, Omiya Ardija finished in 5th place and didn't get promoted. He left the club at the end of 2018.
Managing Samut Prakan City
On December 23, 2019, Ishii was announced as the head coach for Thai League 1 club Samut Prakan City in Thailand.
Success with Buriram United
Winning Trebles
On December 1, 2021, Ishii became the head coach of Buriram United. In 2022, his team won the 2021–22 Thai League 1 championship. This meant they qualified for the 2023–24 AFC Champions League.
During the 2021–22 season, Ishii led Buriram United to win three major trophies: the Thai League 1, the Thai FA Cup, and the Thai League Cup. Winning all three is called a "domestic treble". This was the fourth time in the club's history they achieved this.
The next season, 2022–23, was even more amazing! Ishii helped Buriram United win another domestic treble. They won the Thai FA Cup Final on May 28, 2023. This made them the first team in Thai football history to win two trebles in a row, which is called a "Double Treble." This was the fifth treble for the club.
Leading Thailand's National Team
On November 22, 2023, Masatada Ishii was chosen to be the new head coach of the Thailand national football team. He took over from the previous coach. Ishii is the second Japanese coach to lead the Thailand national team.
Ishii's Coaching Style
Tactics and Strategy
Masatada Ishii often uses a 4-4-2 formation for his teams. His teams are known for playing with aggressive tactics. They use a "high press," which means they try to win the ball back quickly and high up the field. They also use "short counters," which are fast attacks through the middle of the field.
When he was at Omiya Ardija, he helped a player named Genki Omae become the league's top scorer. This was impressive because Omae had struggled to score goals in the past.
Honours and Achievements
As a Player
Kashima Antlers
- J.League: 1996
- Emperor's Cup: 1997
- J.League Cup: 1997
As a Manager
Kashima Antlers
- J1 League: 2016
- Emperor's Cup: 2016
- J.League Cup: 2015
- Japanese Super Cup: 2017
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2016
Buriram United
- Thai League 1: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Thai FA Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Thai League Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Thailand Champions Cup runner-up: 2022, 2023
Thailand
- King's Cup: 2024
- ASEAN Championship runner-up: 2024
Individual Awards
- J.League Manager of the Year: 2016
- Thai League 1 Coach of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Thai League 1 Coach of the Month: December 2020, January 2022, November 2022, January 2023, February 2023
See also
In Spanish: Masatada Ishii para niños
