Toshihiro Hattori facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 23 September 1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder, defender | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989–1991 | Tokai University Daiichi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–2006 | Júbilo Iwata | 350 | (19) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Tokyo Verdy | 104 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Gainare Tottori | 68 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | FC Gifu | 77 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 599 | (23) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996 | Japan U-23 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2003 | Japan | 44 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2021 | Júbilo Iwata (caretaker) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Fukushima United | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | FC Imabari | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Toshihiro Hattori (born September 23, 1973) is a Japanese football manager and former player. He was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. Hattori played for the Japan national team until 2003. He was most recently the manager of FC Imabari for the 2024 season.
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Playing Career Highlights
Toshihiro Hattori was a versatile player. He was known for playing in different defensive roles on the field. He had a long and successful career in Japanese football.
Club Success
Hattori was born in Shizuoka, Japan. He joined Júbilo Iwata in 1994 after leaving Tokai University. He became a very important player for the club during its most successful period.
During his time with Júbilo Iwata, the team won the J1 League three times: in 1997, 1999, and 2002. They also won the 1998 J.League Cup and the 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asian competitions, Júbilo Iwata won the 1998–99 Asian Club Championship. They also finished second in the 1999–2000 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championships. Hattori played for Júbilo Iwata until 2006.
Later in his career, he played for other teams. These included Tokyo Verdy (from 2007 to 2009), Gainare Tottori (from 2010 to 2011), and FC Gifu (from 2012 to 2013). He decided to retire from playing football at the end of the 2013 season.
International Matches for Japan
In July 1996, Hattori was chosen to play for the Japan U23 national team. He played in all three matches at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Japan won two of their games, but they did not make it past the first round. One famous moment was when Japan beat Brazil in their first game. This win is often called the "Miracle of Miami" in Japan.
Hattori made his debut for the Japan national team on September 11, 1996, against Uzbekistan. He was part of the Japan squad for the 1996 Asian Cup and the 1998 World Cup. However, he did not play in any matches during those tournaments.
After the 1998 World Cup, he became a regular player for Japan under the new manager, Philippe Troussier. He played in several major tournaments, including the 1999 Copa América, 2000 Asian Cup, 2001 Confederations Cup, and 2002 World Cup. Japan won the 2000 Asian Cup, and Hattori played in every match. They also finished second in the 2001 Confederations Cup.
After the 2002 World Cup, he continued to play regularly for Japan under manager Zico. He was also selected for the 2003 Confederations Cup, but he did not play in any games. Overall, Hattori played 44 matches for Japan and scored 2 goals until 2003.
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Toshihiro Hattori moved into coaching and management.
In December 2013, he became the head of the training department at his old club, Júbilo Iwata. He also received the J. League Meritorious Player Award at the end of 2014 for his great contributions as a player.
In June 2016, he became a director for the Shizuoka Football Association. In September of the same year, he earned his JFA certified S-class coach license. This is a high-level coaching qualification in Japan.
In October 2020, Hattori was appointed as an assistant manager for Júbilo Iwata. In 2021, he briefly took over as caretaker manager when the main manager, Masakazu Suzuki, was unwell. He returned to his assistant role when Suzuki recovered.
In December 2021, Hattori left Júbilo Iwata and became the manager of Fukushima United. He managed them through the 2022 season and part of the 2023 season. He left Fukushima United in July 2023.
On December 11, 2023, it was announced that Hattori would be the manager of FC Imabari for the 2024 season. Under his leadership, FC Imabari achieved promotion to the J2 League for the first time in their history in November 2024. He left the club at the end of the 2024 season.
Honours and Achievements
Toshihiro Hattori achieved many successes as both a player and a manager.
As a Player
- Júbilo Iwata
- AFC Champions League: 1999
- Asian Super Cup: 1999
- J. League Division 1: 1997, 1999, 2002
- Emperor's Cup: 2003
- J.League Cup: 1998
- Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004
- Japan National Team
- AFC Asian Cup: 2000
- FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2001
- Individual Awards
- J.League Best Eleven: 2001 (This award recognizes the best players in the league each year)
As a Manager
- FC Imabari
- J3 League runner-up: 2024 (This means his team finished second in the league, earning them promotion)
See also
In Spanish: Toshihiro Hattori para niños
