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) | |||||||||
| Playing position | 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) | ||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||
| 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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Takashi Sekizuka (関塚 隆, Sekizuka Takashi, born October 26, 1960) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. He is known for his time playing for Honda FC and later for coaching several teams, including the Japan U-23 national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Takashi Sekizuka started his football journey in his hometown. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined the Honda team in 1984.
In his first year, the 1984 season, he quickly made a name for himself. He was chosen as the Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player in the league. He was also picked for the Best Eleven team, which means he was one of the top 11 players in the entire league that year.
During his time with Honda, he played in 112 games. He scored 36 goals, showing he was a strong forward. He stopped playing professional football in 1991.
Coaching Journey
After ending his playing career, Takashi Sekizuka began coaching. In 1993, he became an assistant coach for Kashima Antlers. He worked under manager Masakatsu Miyamoto.
In 1995, he moved with Miyamoto to Shimizu S-Pulse. But he returned to Kashima Antlers in 1996. He coached there until 2003. During this time, he also stepped in as a temporary manager twice, in 1998 and 1999. This is called a "caretaker manager."
Leading Kawasaki Frontale
In 2004, Sekizuka took on a new challenge. He became the manager of Kawasaki Frontale, a team in the J2 League. In his very first season, he led the team to victory. They won the championship and were promoted to the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
He continued to manage Kawasaki Frontale until April 2008. He had to step down for a short time due to health reasons. He returned to the club as manager in 2009. However, he resigned again at the end of that season.
Coaching the National Team
In September 2010, Takashi Sekizuka got a big role. He became the manager for the Japan U-23 national team. His main goal was to prepare the team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He also worked as an assistant coach for the main Japan national team.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he guided the Japan U-23 team to a fantastic fourth-place finish. This was a great achievement for the team.
Later Coaching Roles
After the Olympics, Sekizuka continued his coaching career. In 2013, he managed Júbilo Iwata. From 2014 to 2016, he was the manager for JEF United Chiba.
Managerial Statistics
Here is a summary of Takashi Sekizuka's record as a manager for different teams:
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
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| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Kashima Antlers | 1998 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.67 |
| Kashima Antlers | 1999 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 2004 | 2008 | 153 | 85 | 29 | 39 | 55.56 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 2009 | 2009 | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 55.88 |
| Júbilo Iwata | 2013 | 2013 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.29 |
| JEF United Chiba | 2014 | 2016 | 97 | 38 | 30 | 29 | 39.18 |
| Total | 312 | 149 | 73 | 90 | 47.76 | ||
Awards and Recognition
Takashi Sekizuka received several awards during his playing career:
- Japan Soccer League Rookie of the Year: 1984
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1984
See also
In Spanish: Takashi Sekizuka para niños
