Eiji Ueda is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He played for Shonan Bellmare from 1976 to 1983, making a significant impact during his time there.
Ueda played as a forward, showcasing his skills on the field throughout his career.
Biography
Early Life
Eiji Ueda was born on December 22, 1953, in Tateyama, Japan. He pursued higher education at Aoyama Gakuin University, where he laid the foundation for his future in football.
Playing Career
Ueda's professional career began in 1976 when he joined Fujita Industries, a club that would later become known as Bellmare Hiratsuka and eventually Shonan Bellmare. He played as a forward for the team until 1982, contributing significantly to the club's early successes in the Japan Soccer League.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Ueda transitioned into coaching, starting with Fujita Industries. In 1999, he took the helm at Bellmare Hiratsuka but resigned later that year. His coaching journey continued as he managed the Macau national team from 2000 to 2002. Ueda then took on a prominent role as the manager of the Japan women's national team in August 2002, leading them through significant tournaments, including the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics. Following his tenure with the women's team, he returned to manage Shonan Bellmare until June 2006, marking a notable chapter in his coaching career.
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Career & Clubs
Ueda was born in Tateyama on December 22, 1953. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, he played for Japan Soccer League club Fujita Industries (later, Bellmare Hiratsuka, Shonan Bellmare) from 1976 to 1982.
After retirement, Ueda became coach for Fujita Industries. In 1999, he became manager for Bellmare Hiratsuka. But in July, he resigned. From 2000, he became manager for the Macau national team until May 2002. In August 2002, he became manager for the Japan women's national team. He managed at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics. After the 2004 Summer Olympics, he became manager for Shonan Bellmare again. He resigned in June 2006.
- Club
- Shonan Bellmare (1976–1983)
Clubs
Played together with
- Abdul Naza AlhassanShonan Bellmare · 2008–2010
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2008–2008
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimShonan Bellmare · 2006–2011
- Adriano de Oliveira SantosShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2010–2010
- Akihiro YoshidaShonan Bellmare · 1994–1998
- Akira AndoShonan Bellmare · 2014–2017
- Akira NarahashiShonan Bellmare · 1990–1996
- Akira NarahashiShonan Bellmare · 2007–2007
- Alex Martins FerreiraShonan Bellmare · 2013–2013
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Eiji Ueda is a former Japanese football player and manager. He managed the Japan women's national team.
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