Fujio Yamamoto
Fujio Yamamoto is a former Japanese association football player and current manager.
He played for Urawa Red Diamonds in 1992, shortly after the formation of the J1 League.
In 1993, Yamamoto joined NKK SC, where he played until the club's disbandment.
Biography
Early Life
Fujio Yamamoto was born on May 27, 1966, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He pursued higher education at the University of Tsukuba, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his professional career.
Playing Career
Yamamoto began his professional journey in 1990 when he joined the Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors, which later became known as Urawa Red Diamonds. As a defender, he participated in several matches, showcasing his defensive skills. However, in 1992, the Japan Soccer League was dissolved, leading to the formation of the J1 League. Unfortunately, Yamamoto did not get the opportunity to play in the new league and subsequently transferred to NKK SC in 1993. He played actively for NKK until the club disbanded at the end of the 1993 season. In 1994, he joined Shonan Bellmare, a club that had just been promoted to the J1 League, where he continued to play until his retirement at the end of the 1996 season.
Managerial Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Yamamoto took on managerial roles after his playing days. On December 20, 2022, he was appointed as the manager of Tohoku Soccer League club Blancdieu Hirosaki for the 2023 season. Following this, on December 7, 2024, he was announced as the manager of JFL club Atletico Suzuka, set to begin in the 2025 season. His journey reflects a deep commitment to the sport, both on and off the field.
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Career & Clubs
Yamamoto was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 27, 1966. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1990. He played several matches as defender. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However he has no opportunity to play, he moved to Japan Football League club NKK in 1993. Although he played many matches, the club was disbanded end of 1993 season. In 1994, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Bellmare Hiratsuka. He retired end of 1996 season.
On 20 December 2022, Yamamoto was announce official appointment manager of Tohoku Soccer League club, Blancdieu Hirosaki from 2023 season. On 7 December 2024, Yamamoto was announce official appointment manager of JFL club, Atletico Suzuka from 2025 season.
- Club
- NKK SC (1993–1993)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1992–1992)
- Club
- Shonan Bellmare (1994–1996)
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
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano de Oliveira SantosShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro KamedaUrawa Red Diamonds
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2010–2010
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Identifiers & aliases
Fujio Yamamoto is a Japanese football manager and former player. He currently manager of club, Atletico Suzuka.
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