Ryoichi Kawakatsu
Ryoichi Kawakatsu is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He began his professional career with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in 1981.
Kawakatsu had a successful spell at Yomiuri from 1983 to 1989, winning multiple league titles.
Biography
Early Life
Ryoichi Kawakatsu was born on April 5, 1958, in Kyoto, Japan. He pursued his education at Hosei University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Playing Career
Kawakatsu began his professional journey in 1981 when he joined Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the Japan Soccer League Division 2. His career took a significant turn in 1983 when he moved to Yomiuri, where he enjoyed considerable success, contributing to the club's league championships in 1983, 1984, and 1986-87, as well as victories in the Emperor's Cup and JSL Cup during the mid-1980s. After a stint with Kyoto Sanga FC and FC Tokyo, he retired from professional play in 1991.
National Team Career
Kawakatsu also represented the Japan national team, making his debut on February 8, 1981, against Malaysia while still a university student. Over the next year, he earned 13 caps for his country, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
Coaching Career
Following his retirement as a player, Kawakatsu transitioned into coaching, starting with Tokyo Gas in 1991. He later managed several clubs, including Verdy Kawasaki, Vissel Kobe, and Avispa Fukuoka, demonstrating his commitment to developing football in Japan. His coaching career spanned several years, with notable tenures at various clubs until his last position with Kyoto Sanga FC in 2014.
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Career & Clubs
Kawakatsu was born in Kyoto on April 5, 1958. After graduating from Hosei University, he joined Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Toshiba in 1981. In 1983, he moved to Yomiuri. The club won the league champions in 1983, 1984 and 1986–87. The club also won 1984, 1986, 1987 Emperor's Cup and 1985 JSL Cup. He moved to his local club Kyoto Shiko in 1989 and Tokyo Gas in 1990. He retired in 1991.
On February 8, 1981, when Kawakatsu was a Hosei University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia. He played 13 games for Japan until 1982.
After retirement, Kawakatsu started coaching career at Tokyo Gas in 1991. In 1992, he moved to Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy). In 1997, he managed at 1997 Emperor's Cup as Valdir Espinosa successor. In September 1998, he became a manager as Nicanor de Carvalho successor. In 1999, he moved to Vissel Kobe. He was sacked in July 2002. In June 2006, he signed with Avispa Fukuoka as Hiroshi Matsuda successor. However the club was relegated to J2 League and he resigned. In 2010, he returned to Tokyo Verdy and managed until September 2012. In June 2014, he signed with Kyoto Sanga FC and managed until end of season.
- Club
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (1981–1982)
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (1983–1989)
- Club
- Kyoto Sanga FC (1989–1990)
- Club
- FC Tokyo (1990–1991)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1981–1982)
Clubs
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo1981–1982
- Japan men's national football team1981–1982
- Tokyo Verdy1983–1989
- Kyoto Sanga FC1989–1990
- FC Tokyo1990–1991
Played together with
- Adalto Batista da SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2001–2001
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaFC Tokyo
- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
- Akihiro TabataHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2003–2005
- Akira IbayashiTokyo Verdy · 2012
Akira KajiFC Tokyo · 2002–2005- Akira KubotaKyoto Sanga FC · 1995–1996
- Akira TakabeTokyo Verdy · 2003–2003
- Akito FukumoriHokkaido Consadole Sapporo
- Alair de Souza Camargo JúniorKyoto Sanga FC · 2011–2011
- Alan PinheiroTokyo Verdy · 2015–2015
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Ryoichi Kawakatsu is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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