Toshihiro Hattori (服部 年宏, Hattori Toshihiro, born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese professional manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He last played for the Japan national team until 2003. He currently manager of FC Imabari.

Toshihiro Hattori
服部 年宏
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-09-23) 23 September 1973 (age 51)
Place of birth Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, defender
Team information
Current team
FC Imabari (manager)
Youth career
1989–1991 Tokai University Daiichi High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1993 Tokai University
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)
International career
1996 Japan U-23 3 (0)
1996–2003 Japan 44 (2)
Managerial career
2021 Júbilo Iwata (caretaker)
2022–2023 Fukushima United
2024– FC Imabari
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Japan
AFC Asian Cup
Winner 2000 Lebanon
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up 2001 Korea/Japan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Hattori was born in Shizuoka on 23 September 1973. After he dropped out from Tokai University, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1994. He played in many defensive positions. He was a central player in golden era in club history. The club won the champions at J1 League three times (1999, 1999, 2002). The club also won 1998 J.League Cup and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and came second place at 1999–2000 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. He played the club until 2006. Toward end of his career, he played for Tokyo Verdy (2007–09), Gainare Tottori (2010–11) and FC Gifu (2012–13). He retired end of 2013 season.

International career

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In July 1996, Hattori was selected Japan U23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics. He played in all three matches. Although Japan won two matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

On 11 September 1996, Hattori debuted for Japan national team against Uzbekistan. He was selected Japan for 1996 Asian Cup and 1998 World Cup, but he did not play in the match both competition. After 1998 World Cup, he came to be well selected for Japan by new manager Philippe Troussier. He played at 1999 Copa América, 2000 Asian Cup, 2001 Confederations Cup and 2002 World Cup. At 2000 Asian Cup, he played in all matches and Japan won the champions. At 2001 Confederations Cup, Japan won 2nd place. After 2002 World Cup, he played as regular player under new manager Zico. He was also selected Japan for 2003 Confederations Cup, but he did not play in the match. He played 44 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2003.[1]

Managerial career

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On 16 December 2013, he was appointed head of the training department of his former club, Júbilo Iwata.[2] At the end of 2014, he received the J. League Meritorious Player Award.[3]

In June 2016, he was appointed director of the Shizuoka Football Association.[4] In September of the same year, he was certified as a JFA certified S-class coach.

In October 2020, Hattori was appointed assistant manager of Júbilo Iwata.[5] Hattori served as manager in the 2021 season, but in October of the same year, manager Masakazu Suzuki was hospitalized due to poor health, so he was suddenly put in charge as caretaker manager.[6] Manager Suzuki returned during the season. He returned to manager.

On 25 December 2021, Hattori leave from Júbilo Iwata.[7] Hattori was then appointed manager of Fukushima United.[8]

In the 2023 season, Fukushima United was ranked 18th at the end of 17th round and his left from the club was announced on 12 July of same year.[9]

On 11 December 2023, Hattori announcement officially manager of FC Imabari from 2024 season.[10] On 10 November 2024, Hattori was brought his club secure promotion to J2 League for the first time in history from next season after defeat Gainare Tottori 0-5 in Matchweek 36.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup ACL Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Júbilo Iwata 1994 J. League 25 0 1 0 4 0 30 0
1995 40 3 2 1 42 4
1996 15 3 1 0 11 1 27 4
1997 18 2 4 0 4 0 26 2
1998 32 1 3 0 2 0 37 1
1999 J. League Div 1 29 0 3 0 4 0 36 0
2000 25 2 3 1 1 1 29 4
2001 27 5 1 0 9 0 37 5
2002 26 2 0 0 1 0 27 2
2003 26 1 4 0 8 0 38 1
2004 29 0 5 0 5 1 4 1 43 2
2005 28 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 35 0
2006 30 0 2 0 7 0 39 0
Tokyo Verdy 2007 J. League Div 2 47 0 0 0 47 0
2008 J. League Div 1 31 0 1 0 4 0 36 0
2009 J. League Div 2 26 0 1 0 27 0
Gainare Tottori 2010 Football League 33 3 1 0 34 4
2011 J. League Div 2 35 0 2 0 0 0 37 0
FC Gifu 2012 42 1 0 0 42 1
2013 35 0 1 0 36 0
Career total 599 23 36 2 62 3 7 1 704 29

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[1]
National team Year Apps Goals
Japan 1996 1 0
1997 1 0
1998 5 0
1999 5 0
2000 12 1
2001 11 1
2002 5 0
2003 4 0
Total 44 2
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hattori goal.
List of international goals scored by Toshihiro Hattori
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 20 December 2000 National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   South Korea 1–1 Friendly
2 15 August 2001 Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi, Japan   Australia 3–0 AFC/OFC Cup Challenge

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 10 November 2024
Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Fukushima United 2022 2023 55 17 12 26 030.91
FC Imabari 2024 present 38 20 7 11 052.63
Total 93 37 19 37 039.78

Honours

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Player

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Júbilo Iwata

Japan

Individual

Manager

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FC Imabari

References

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  1. ^ a b Japan National Football Team Database
  2. ^ 服部年宏氏「ジュビロ磐田強化部長」就任のお知らせ ジュビロ磐田 (2013年12月16日)
  3. ^ "功労選手賞について" (Press release). 日本プロサッカーリーグ. 22 October 2014. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  4. ^ 山本昌邦氏が静岡県サッカー協会副会長に就任
  5. ^ トップチームスタッフの変更について ジュビロ磐田 (2020年10月2日)
  6. ^ 磐田鈴木政一監督が検査で入院、復帰時期は未定 27日体調不良を訴え - 日刊スポーツ・2021年10月30日
  7. ^ 服部 年宏ヘッドコーチ退任のお知らせ ジュビロ磐田 (2021年12月25日)
  8. ^ 【トップチーム】服部年宏氏 トップチーム監督就任のお知らせ 福島ユナイテッドFC (2021年12月25日)
  9. ^ 服部 年宏 監督 退任のお知らせ 福島ユナイテッドFC (2023年7月12日)
  10. ^ "【トップチーム】服部 年宏 氏 監督 就任のお知らせ|ニュース|FC今治 公式サイト / FC.IMABARI Official Site". FC今治 公式サイト / FC.IMABARI Official Site (in Japanese). Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  11. ^ "【お知らせ】J2昇格記念セールをご検討いただける企業様・店舗様へ|ニュース|FC今治 公式サイト / FC.IMABARI Official Site". FC今治 公式サイト / FC.IMABARI Official Site (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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