Susumu Watanabe facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Susumu Watanabe | ||
| Date of birth | October 10, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Hinode, Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1989–1991 | Toin Gakuen High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Komazawa University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | Consadole Sapporo | 8 | (1) |
| 1997–2000 | Ventforet Kofu | 120 | (23) |
| 2001–2004 | Vegalta Sendai | 53 | (3) |
| Total | 181 | (27) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014–2019 | Vegalta Sendai | ||
| 2021 | Renofa Yamaguchi | ||
| 2023– | Montedio Yamagata | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Susumu Watanabe (渡邉 晋, Watanabe Susumu, born October 10, 1973) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of the J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.
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Susumu Watanabe's Playing Career
Susumu Watanabe was born in Hinode, Tokyo, Japan, on October 10, 1973. After finishing university, he began his football journey.
Early Club Days
In 1996, Watanabe joined Consadole Sapporo. This team was part of the Japan Football League (JFL) at the time. He didn't play many games there.
In 1997, he moved to another JFL club, Ventforet Kofu. Here, he became a regular player, usually playing as a central defender. His team, Ventforet Kofu, was promoted to the new J2 League in 1999. Even though Watanabe played regularly, the team finished last in the J2 League for two years in a row (1999 and 2000).
Time with Vegalta Sendai
In 2001, Watanabe joined Vegalta Sendai, which was also in the J2 League. He played many games as a key central defender. His strong play helped Vegalta Sendai finish second in the league. This success meant the club was promoted to the top league, the J1 League, in 2002.
However, in 2002, another defender named Norio Omura joined the team. This meant Watanabe played fewer games. In late 2003, he played more often when Omura was out. But Vegalta Sendai was moved back down to the J2 League in 2004. Watanabe played very little in 2004 and decided to retire from playing football at the end of that season.
Susumu Watanabe's Coaching Journey
After he stopped playing, Susumu Watanabe started a new career as a coach.
Coaching at Vegalta Sendai
Watanabe began coaching at Vegalta Sendai in 2005. By 2008, he became a coach for the main team. In April 2014, the team was not doing well, and their manager, Graham Arnold, was let go. Vegalta Sendai was near the bottom of the league.
Susumu Watanabe then became the new manager. He helped the team improve, and they finished 14th in the 2014 season. This meant they stayed in the J1 League. Under his leadership, Vegalta Sendai also reached the finals of the 2018 Emperor's Cup, finishing as runners-up. He was recognized for his coaching, winning the Monthly Best Coach award in June 2019.
Managing Renofa Yamaguchi
In 2021, Watanabe took on a new challenge. He signed with J2 League club Renofa Yamaguchi FC as their manager.
Leading Montedio Yamagata
In 2022, he joined Montedio Yamagata, another J2 League club, as a coach. In April 2023, the previous manager, Peter Cklamovski, left the team. Susumu Watanabe was then chosen to become the manager of Montedio Yamagata. He continued in this role until 2025.
Honors and Achievements
Susumu Watanabe has achieved some notable things in his career:
- Vegalta Sendai
- Emperor's Cup: Runners-up in 2018
- Individual Awards
- Monthly Best Coach: June 2019
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Susumu Watanabe para niños
