Takashi Sekizuka facts for kids
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| Full name | Takashi Sekizuka | |||||||||
| Date of birth | October 26, 1960 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Funabashi, Chiba, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1976–1978 | Yachiyo High School | |||||||||
| 1980–1983 | Waseda University | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1984–1991 | Honda | 112 | (36) | |||||||
| Total | 112 | (36) | ||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||
| 1998 | Kashima Antlers (caretaker) | |||||||||
| 1999 | Kashima Antlers (caretaker) | |||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Kawasaki Frontale | |||||||||
| 2009 | Kawasaki Frontale | |||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Japan U-23 | |||||||||
| 2013 | Júbilo Iwata | |||||||||
| 2014–2016 | JEF United Chiba | |||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Takashi Sekizuka (born October 26, 1960) is a famous Japanese football figure. He was a talented player who scored many goals. After his playing days, he became a successful football manager. He led several teams, including the Japanese national under-23 team.
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Playing Football: Takashi Sekizuka's Career
Takashi Sekizuka was born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. He played football in high school and then at Waseda University. After finishing university, he joined a team called Honda FC in 1984.
Sekizuka was a forward, which means he played at the front of the team to score goals. In his first year, 1984, he was named the Rookie of the Year. He was also chosen for the Best Eleven team in the Japan Soccer League. This means he was one of the top 11 players in the league. He played 112 games and scored 36 goals for Honda. He stopped playing football in 1991.
Coaching Teams: Sekizuka as a Manager
After he stopped playing, Sekizuka started a new career in coaching. In 1993, he became an assistant coach for Kashima Antlers. He worked with manager Masakatsu Miyamoto. Later, he moved to another team, Shimizu S-Pulse, in 1995.
Leading Teams to Victory
Sekizuka returned to Kashima Antlers in 1996 and coached there until 2003. Sometimes, he even took charge as the main manager for a short time. In 2004, he became the manager for Kawasaki Frontale, a team in the J2 League. He helped them win the championship in his first year. This meant the team moved up to the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan.
He managed Kawasaki Frontale again in 2009.
Coaching Japan's National Team
In 2010, Sekizuka became the manager for the Japan national under-23 football team. This team was preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He also worked as an assistant coach for the main Japan national football team. At the 2012 Olympics, he led the Japanese team to a great achievement, finishing in 4th place.
After the Olympics, he managed other teams. He coached Júbilo Iwata in 2013. Then, from 2014 to 2016, he was the manager for JEF United Chiba.
Awards and Recognition
Takashi Sekizuka received special awards during his playing career:
- Japan Soccer League Rookie of the Year: 1984
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1984
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Takashi Sekizuka para niños
