Yutaka Ikeuchi facts for kids
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| Full name | Yutaka Ikeuchi | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | August 25, 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Aichi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1977–1979 | Aichi High School | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||
| 1980 | Toyoda Automatic Loom Works | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1993 | Fujita Industries | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1983–1985 | Japan | 8 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2007–2009 | Japan U-17 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Yutaka Ikeuchi (池内 豊, Ikeuchi Yutaka, born August 25, 1961) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was a talented defender who played for the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Yutaka Ikeuchi was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on August 25, 1961. After finishing high school, he started his football journey.
Early Club Days
In 1980, Yutaka joined his local team, the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. He played there for one year.
Time at Fujita Industries
In 1981, Yutaka moved to Fujita Industries. This club was part of the Japan Soccer League, which was the top football league in Japan at the time.
- In his first year, 1981, his team won the championship of the Japan Soccer League. This was a great start to his career with the club!
- Later, in 1990, the club faced a challenge and was moved down to Division 2.
- But they didn't give up! In 1992, Fujita Industries won the Division 2 championship. This allowed them to join the new Japan Football League.
- In 1993, the club won the championship in the Japan Football League. This victory meant they would be promoted to the J1 League, which was set to start in 1994.
- Even though his team was moving up to the new top league, Yutaka Ikeuchi decided to retire from playing football in 1993. So, he never actually played in the J.League himself.
Playing for Japan
Yutaka Ikeuchi also had the honor of playing for his country.
National Team Debut
On February 12, 1983, he played his first game for the Japan national team. This match was against the Syrian team.
Important Matches
He represented Japan in several important competitions:
- He played during the qualifying games for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
- He also took part in the qualifying games for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
- Between 1983 and 1985, Yutaka Ikeuchi played a total of 8 games for the Japan national team.
Becoming a Coach
After his playing career, Yutaka Ikeuchi continued to be involved in football, but this time as a coach.
Coaching the Japan U-17 Team
In 2007, he became the manager for the Japan U-17 national team. This meant he was in charge of coaching young, talented players under the age of 17.
- He led the team at the 2009 U-17 World Cup. This is a big international tournament for young football players from all over the world.
Career Statistics Summary
Throughout his career, Yutaka Ikeuchi played many games.
- For his clubs, he played over 100 league games and scored 3 goals.
- For the Japan national team, he played 8 games and did not score any goals.
See also
In Spanish: Yutaka Ikeuchi para niños
