Masanobu Izumi
Masanobu Izumi is a former Japanese association football player and manager.
He played for Nagoya Grampus from 1967 to 1976, contributing significantly to the club's success.
Izumi made his debut for the Japan men's national football team in 1965, showcasing his talent on an international level.
Biography
Early Life
Masanobu Izumi was born on April 8, 1944, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Meiji University, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to a career in the sport.
Career
Izumi began his professional football journey in 1967 when he joined the Japanese Regional Leagues club Toyota Motors. His tenure at the club was marked by significant achievements, including the promotion of Toyota Motors to Japan Soccer League Division 1 in 1972 and Division 2 in 1973. He played as a forward and continued with the club until his retirement in 1976.
In addition to his club career, Izumi made his mark on the international stage. He debuted for the Japan national football team on March 25, 1965, during a match against Singapore, which Japan won. However, after graduating from university, he faced challenges in being selected for the national team due to his club's status, which did not compete in the Japan Soccer League.
Coaching Career
After hanging up his boots, Izumi transitioned into management, taking the helm at Toyota Motors. Unfortunately, his coaching stint was short-lived, as the team finished in last place, resulting in relegation to Division 2. Despite this setback, his contributions to Japanese football as both a player and a manager remain noteworthy.
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Career & Clubs
Izumi was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on April 8, 1944. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Japanese Regional Leagues club Toyota Motors in 1967. The club was promoted to Japan Soccer League Division 1 in 1972 and Division 2 in 1973. He retired in 1976.
On March 25, 1965, when Izumi was a Meiji University student, he debuted for the Japan national team against Singapore and Japan won the match. However, after graduating from university, he was not selected for Japan because he had joined a club that did not play in the Japan Soccer League.
After retirement, Izumi became a manager for Toyota Motors. He managed one season, but the club finished on last place and was relegated to Division 2.
- Club
- Nagoya Grampus (1967–1976)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1965–1965)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1965–1965
- Nagoya Grampus1967–1976
Played together with
- Adriano PimentaNagoya Grampus · 2001–2001
- Akira KawaguchiNagoya Grampus · 1995–1995
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2006–2011
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2015
- Akiyoshi OhashiNagoya Grampus
- Akiyoshi YoshidaNagoya Grampus · 1985–1994
Alessandro SantosNagoya Grampus · 2009–2012- Alex Kouto Horio PisanoNagoya Grampus · 2024
- Alexandre TorresNagoya Grampus · 1995–1999
An Yong-hakNagoya Grampus · 2005–2005
Andrej PanadićNagoya Grampus · 2002–2004
Ariajasuru HasegawaNagoya Grampus
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Identifiers & aliases
Masanobu Izumi is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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