Shigenari Izumi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 June 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Ainan, Ehime, Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Minamiuwa HS | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1993 | Mazda SC | ||
| 1994–1996 | Ehime FC | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1994–2004 | Ehime FC Youth | ||
| 2008–2008 | Ehime FC Youth | ||
| 2021 | Ehime FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shigenari Izumi (和泉 茂徳, Izumi Shigenari) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a defender during his career. After retiring as a player, he also became a football manager. He is well-known for his time with Ehime FC, both as a player and a coach.
Who is Shigenari Izumi?
Shigenari Izumi was born on June 30, 1969. His hometown is Ainan, which is in the Ehime Prefecture of Japan. He grew up loving football and eventually became a professional player.
Playing Career Highlights
Izumi started his youth football journey at Minamiuwa High School. This is where he developed his skills as a defender. After high school, he joined Mazda SC in 1988. This team later became known as Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He played for them until 1993.
In 1994, Shigenari Izumi moved to Ehime FC. He played for Ehime FC for three seasons, until 1996. His time as a player helped shape his understanding of the game.
Transition to Coaching
After his playing career, Shigenari Izumi decided to become a coach. He focused on developing young talent. From 1994 to 2004, he coached the youth teams at Ehime FC. He returned to coach the Ehime FC Youth team again in 2008.
In 2021, Izumi took on a bigger role. He became the manager of the main Ehime FC team. He managed the team from February 1, 2021, to April 4, 2021. During this short period, his team played 6 matches. They won 0 matches, drew 2, and lost 4.
External Links
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