Takeshi Okada facts for kids
25 May 2010
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| Date of birth | 25 August 1956 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1974 | Tennoji High School | ||||||||||||||||||
| College career | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1979 | Waseda University | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1980–1990 | Furukawa Electric | 189 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 189 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1980–1985 | Japan | 24 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Consadole Sapporo | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2006 | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Hangzhou Greentown | ||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Takeshi Okada (岡田 武史, Okada Takeshi, born August 25, 1956) is a famous Japanese football manager and former player. He played as a defender. Today, he owns FC Imabari, a football club.
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Playing Career Highlights
Takeshi Okada was born in Osaka, Japan, on August 25, 1956. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined a football club called Furukawa Electric in 1980. This club was part of the Japan Soccer League (JSL).
Club Successes as a Player
Okada had a very successful time playing for Furukawa Electric.
- In 1982, his team won the 1982 JSL Cup.
- In 1986, they achieved a big win by taking home both the JSL title and the JSL Cup.
- That same year, Furukawa Electric also won the 1986 Asian Club Championship. This was a huge moment because it was the first time a Japanese club became champions of Asia!
- Okada was recognized for his great play and was chosen for the JSL Best Eleven team in 1986.
He played 189 games and scored 9 goals in the league before he retired from playing in 1990.
Representing Japan
Takeshi Okada also played for the Japan national team. His first game for Japan was on June 9, 1980, against Hong Kong.
He played in important tournaments like the 1982 Asian Games, where he scored a goal against South Korea. He also took part in the qualifying matches for the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIFA World Cup. By 1985, he had played 24 games for Japan and scored 1 goal.
Coaching and Managing Teams
After he stopped playing, Takeshi Okada began a new career as a coach. He started at his old club, Furukawa Electric, in 1990.
First Time Coaching Japan
In 1995, Okada became a coach for the Japan national team. In October 1997, the team's manager was replaced, and Okada took over. He quickly led Japan to qualify for the 1998 World Cup. This was a historic moment because it was the first time Japan had ever made it to the World Cup! After the World Cup, he stepped down.
Leading Club Teams to Victory
In 1999, Okada became the manager for J2 League club Consadole Sapporo.
- In 2000, he guided the team to win the J2 League, which meant they were promoted to the top league, the J1 League.
- He left Consadole Sapporo at the end of the 2001 season.
In 2003, he joined Yokohama F. Marinos.
- Under his leadership, the club won the league title in both 2003 and 2004.
- For these achievements, he was named the Best Manager for two years in a row. He resigned from Yokohama F. Marinos in August 2006.
Second Time Coaching Japan
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In December 2007, Takeshi Okada was asked to manage the Japan national team again. He brought many talented young players into the team, including Atsuto Uchida, Shinji Kagawa, Yuto Nagatomo, Keisuke Honda, and Shinji Okazaki.
- In 2009, Japan qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
- At the 2010 World Cup, Okada's team surprised many people by playing very well and finishing in ninth place. He was praised for turning a young team into a skilled squad.
- After the 2010 World Cup, he resigned. In November of that year, he received the prestigious AFC Coach of the Year award.
Coaching in China
On December 14, 2011, Okada signed a contract to manage Chinese Super League team Hangzhou Greentown in China. He stayed with the team for two years before leaving in November 2013.
Later Career and Leadership Roles
In November 2014, Takeshi Okada bought a large part of FC Imabari and became the chairman of the club. He also served as a vice-president of the Japan Football Association from March 2016 to March 2018.
Awards and Honors
Takeshi Okada has received many awards throughout his career as both a player and a manager.
As a Player
With Furukawa Electric
- Japan Soccer League: 1985–86
- Asian Club Championship: 1986
Individual Awards
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1985–86
As a Manager
With Yokohama F. Marinos
- J.League Division 1: 2003, 2004
Individual Awards
- AFC Coach of the Month: November 1997
- J.League Manager of the Year: 2003, 2004
- AFC Coach of the Year: 2010
- Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Takeshi Okada para niños
