Nobuhiro Ueno facts for kids

Nobuhiro Ueno (上野 展裕, Ueno Nobuhiro, born August 26, 1965) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on August 26, 1965. Ueno played as a defender. After his playing career, he became a football manager and coach. As of July 2025, he is working as a fitness coach and tactical advisor for the Vietnamese club Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc.

Playing Career: A Look Back

Nobuhiro Ueno started his football journey in Japan. He played for two main clubs during his professional career.

Early Days and First Club

Ueno was born in Koka, Japan. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined a team called All Nippon Airways in 1988. He made his first appearance in February 1990. However, he did not play in many matches during his time there.

Moving to Sanfrecce Hiroshima

In 1991, Ueno moved to Mazda, which later became known as Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Here, he played many games. He was an important player, often playing as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. He retired from playing football at the end of the 1994 season.

International Experience

In 1988, Nobuhiro Ueno was chosen to be part of the Japan national "B team". This team was preparing for the 1988 AFC Asian Cup. Even though he was selected, he did not get to play in any matches during the tournament.

Coaching and Managerial Journey

After he stopped playing, Ueno began a new career in coaching. He has managed several teams, helping them grow and succeed.

Starting as a Coach

Ueno started his coaching career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1995. He worked there until 2003. During this time, he was mainly a coach for the main team and a manager for the youth teams. In 2004, he became the manager for the Japan U-20 national team.

Coaching at Kyoto Sanga and Zweigen Kanazawa

From 2005 to 2008, Ueno worked for Kyoto Purple Sanga (now Kyoto Sanga FC). He mostly served as a coach for their main team. In 2009, he moved to Regional Leagues club Zweigen Kanazawa. Under his management, the club was promoted to the Japan Football League (JFL) in 2010. He managed Zweigen Kanazawa until 2011.

Time at Albirex Niigata

In 2012, Ueno joined Albirex Niigata. He managed their youth team until 2013. For a short time in May 2012, he also took over as the caretaker manager for the main team. This happened after the previous manager, Hisashi Kurosaki, left the club. Ueno managed the team until a new manager was hired in June.

Success with Renofa Yamaguchi

In 2014, Ueno became the manager of Renofa Yamaguchi, a JFL club. He led the team to great success. In 2014, they finished in 4th place and were promoted to the J3 League. The very next year, in 2015, Renofa Yamaguchi won the J3 League championship! This win meant they were promoted again, this time to the J2 League. However, in May 2017, he left the club.

Later Managerial Roles

In May 2018, Ueno signed with Ventforet Kofu, a J2 club. He left the club at the end of the 2018 season. In July 2021, he was appointed manager of Kagoshima United during their season. He left Kagoshima after half a season in December of the same year.

On January 5, 2023, Ueno became the new manager for Fukuyama City FC. This team plays in the Chūgoku Soccer League. In September 2024, Ueno moved to Vietnam. He took on the role of fitness coach and tactical advisor for V.League 2 club Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc.

Achievements and Awards

Nobuhiro Ueno has achieved success as a manager, especially with Renofa Yamaguchi.

Managerial Honours

• Renofa Yamaguchi
  • J3 League: 2015 (Champions)

External Links

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See also

In Spanish: Nobuhiro Ueno para niños