Satoshi Tezuka
Satoshi Tezuka is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He played for Shonan Bellmare from 1981 to 1991, where he made a significant impact on the field.
Tezuka represented the Japan men's national football team from 1980 to 1988, earning 25 caps.
Biography
Early Life
Satoshi Tezuka was born on September 4, 1958, in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Playing Career
Tezuka began his professional football journey in 1981 when he joined Fujita Industries, which later became known as Shonan Bellmare. During his decade-long tenure with the club, he made a significant impact, playing 167 matches and scoring 42 goals. His contributions helped the team secure the league championship in 1981. In addition to his club success, Tezuka represented the Japan men's national football team from 1980 to 1988, earning 25 caps and scoring 2 goals. He participated in notable tournaments, including the 1986 World Cup qualification and the 1988 Summer Olympics qualification.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play in 1991, Tezuka transitioned into coaching, starting at Fujita Industries. He later took on managerial roles at various clubs, including Mito HollyHock and Thespa Kusatsu. Notably, he led Fagiano Okayama to promotion to the Japan Football League in 2008 and then to the J2 League in 2009, showcasing his ability to develop teams and players effectively. Tezuka continued to influence Japanese football until 2011, when he managed Fukushima United FC.
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Career & Clubs
Tezuka was born in Tochigi Prefecture on September 4, 1958. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Fujita Industries in 1981. The club won the league champions in 1981. He retired in 1991. He played 167 games and scored 42 goals in the league.
On June 11, 1980, when Tezuka was a Chuo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against China. He played at 1986 World Cup qualification, 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 25 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1988.
After retirement, Tezuka started coaching career at Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka, Shonan Bellmare) in 1991. He moved to Mito HollyHock in 2003. In 2005, he moved to Thespa Kusatsu and became a manager. In 2007, he signed with Japanese Regional Leagues club Fagiano Okayama. He promoted the club to Japan Football League in 2008 and J2 League in 2009. In 2010, he moved to Fukushima United FC and managed until 2011.
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- Shonan Bellmare (1981–1991)
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- Japan men's national football team (1980–1988)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1980–1988
- Shonan Bellmare1981–1991
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
- 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
Alex MuralhaShonan Bellmare · 2013–2013
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Satoshi Tezuka is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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