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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Takashi Kiyama | ||
| Date of birth | February 18, 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Itami, Hyogo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Fagiano Okayama (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1989 | Itami Nishi High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1993 | University of Tsukuba | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1997 | Gamba Osaka | 50 | (1) |
| 1998 | Consadole Sapporo | 16 | (0) |
| 1999–2002 | Mito Hollyhock | 99 | (1) |
| Total | 165 | (2) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Mito Hollyhock | ||
| 2012 | JEF United Chiba | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ehime FC | ||
| 2017–2019 | Montedio Yamagata | ||
| 2020 | Vegalta Sendai | ||
| 2022– | Fagiano Okayama | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Takashi Kiyama (木山 隆之, Kiyama Takashi, born February 18, 1972) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the J1 League club Fagiano Okayama.
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Takashi Kiyama's Football Journey
Takashi Kiyama was born in Itami, Japan, on February 18, 1972. He has had a long and successful career in Japanese football, first as a player and then as a coach. He is known for his strong leadership and ability to help teams improve.
Playing Days as a Defender
After finishing college at the University of Tsukuba, Takashi Kiyama joined Gamba Osaka in 1994. He quickly became an important player, often playing as a center back. This position is key for defending the goal.
He played many games in his first year. However, injuries made it harder for him to play as much from 1995. In 1998, he moved to Consadole Sapporo for one season.
In 1999, Kiyama joined Mito Hollyhock, which was then in the Japan Football League. He became a regular player there. His team was promoted to the J2 League in 2000. He was a central part of their defense until he retired from playing at the end of the 2002 season.
Becoming a Football Coach
After his playing career, Takashi Kiyama started coaching. He first coached for his old college, the University of Tsukuba. Then, he worked with the youth team at Vissel Kobe.
First Steps as a Head Coach
In 2008, Kiyama took on his first big coaching job. He became the head coach for his former club, Mito Hollyhock. He was very young for this role, being only 36 years and 19 days old. This made him the youngest person to coach a J2 League club. He was also the first J2 League coach to be sent off in his very first match!
In 2012, Kiyama managed JEF United Chiba. His team tried to get promoted to the J1 League, but they didn't quite make it. He left the team in November 2012.
Coaching Different Teams
Takashi Kiyama returned to Vissel Kobe as an assistant coach in 2013. This role helps the main coach with training and strategy.
In 2014, he became the manager of Ehime FC. Under his leadership, the team had a great 2015 season. They finished 5th, which was their best result ever. This allowed them to play in the promotion play-offs for the first time. He left the club after the 2016 season.
In 2016, Kiyama took over as manager for Montedio Yamagata. He led them to the J1 entry playoff in 2019. They played well but lost in the second round. He left the club in December 2019.
Managing in the J1 League
On December 19, 2019, Takashi Kiyama became the manager of Vegalta Sendai. This was his first time managing a team in the top division, the J1 League. He stayed with them until the end of the 2020 season.
In 2021, Kiyama went back to Gamba Osaka as a coach for a short time.
Leading Fagiano Okayama to Success
On December 14, 2021, Takashi Kiyama signed with Fagiano Okayama. He has done an amazing job with the club. In 2024, he led them to get promoted to the J1 League for the very first time in the club's history! They won the 2024 play-off final against Vegalta Sendai with a score of 2-0. This was a huge achievement for the team and their fans.
Managerial Records
Takashi Kiyama has managed several teams. Here's a quick look at his record as a manager:
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | |||
| Mito Hollyhock | 2008 | 2010 | 134 | 44 | 32 | 58 | 32.84 |
| JEF United Chiba | 2012 | 2012 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 50.00 |
| Ehime FC | 2015 | 2016 | 90 | 36 | 28 | 26 | 40.00 |
| Montedio Yamagata | 2017 | 2019 | 136 | 52 | 43 | 41 | 38.24 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 2020 | 2020 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 16.67 |
| Fagiano Okayama | 2022 | present | 130 | 54 | 46 | 30 | 41.54 |
| Total | 574 | 216 | 169 | 189 | 37.63 | ||
- This table includes games from the J1 and J2 leagues, the Emperor's Cup, and the J.League Cup.
Awards and Achievements
Manager
- Fagiano Okayama
- J2 League Promotion play-off winner: 2024
More About Takashi Kiyama
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See also
In Spanish: Takashi Kiyama para niños
