Takahiro Futagawa is a former Japanese association football player who has transitioned into management.
He began his professional career with Gamba Osaka in 1999, where he played until 2016.
Futagawa made his international debut for the Japan national team in 2006 against Ghana.
Biography
Early Life
Takahiro Futagawa was born on June 27, 1980, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. His passion for football led him to join the youth team of Gamba Osaka, where he would later embark on a remarkable professional career.
Career
Futagawa made his professional debut with Gamba Osaka in 1999, quickly establishing himself as a key player in the midfield. His skills and vision on the field earned him the prestigious number "10" shirt in 2003, a symbol of his importance to the team. During his time at Gamba, he contributed to the club's golden era, helping them secure their first J1 League championship in 2005 and winning the AFC Champions League in 2008. After a successful stint with Gamba, he played for the Japan national team in 2006, debuting against Ghana. In 2016, he transferred to Tokyo Verdy and later joined Tochigi SC in 2018. After retiring from professional play in 2022, Futagawa transitioned into management, taking the helm at Tiamo Hirakata in November 2022, where he aims to guide the team in the upcoming season.
Legacy
Futagawa's career is marked by significant achievements, including multiple league titles and cups, and he is remembered as a central figure in Gamba Osaka's history. His journey from a youth player to a professional and now a manager reflects his deep commitment to the sport and his desire to contribute to football in Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Futagawa was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on 27 June 1980. He joined J1 League club Gamba Osaka from youth team in 1999. He debuted in 1999 season and played many matches as offensive midfielder from 2000 season. He played as central player for the club for a long time. In 2003, he was given number "10" shirt and Gamba was at the 3rd place in J1 League. In 2005, Gamba won the champions in J1 League first time in the club history. In 2008, Gamba won the champions in AFC Champions League for 2 years in a row as Japanese club (Urawa Reds won in 2007). Gamba also won the Emperor's Cup. In 2009, Gamba won the Emperor's Cup for 2 years in a row. This is the golden era in the club history and he was one of the central player under manager Akira Nishino (2002–2011). However manager Nishino left Gamba end of 2011 season and the club performance deteriorated soon. In 2012, Gamba finished at the 17th place of 18 clubs and was relegated to J2 League. Futagawa remained in Gamba and Gamba won the champions in 2013 season. In 2014 season, Gamba returned to J1 and won all three major title in Japan, J1 League, J.League Cup and Emperor's Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2014 and he could hardly play in the match from 2015. In June 2016, Futagawa moved to J2 club Tokyo Verdy. He played many matches in 2016 season. However he could hardly play in the match from 2017. In March 2018, he moved to Tochigi SC. In 2019, he moved to Regional Leagues club FC Tiamo Hirakata. In 2022,…
On 4 August 2006, he debuted for Japan national team against Ghana.
On 20 November 2022, Futagawa appointment manager of JFL club, Tiamo Hirakata for upcoming 2023 season after retirement from football player in 2022 season.
Club
As of end of 2022 season
1 = Japanese Super Cup and Suruga Bank Championship appearances.
FIFA Club World Cup career statistics
International
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (1999–2016)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2006–2006)
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (2016–2018)
- Club
- Tochigi SC (2018–)
- National team
- Japan
Clubs
- Tochigi SC2018current
- Gamba Osaka1999–2016
- Japan men's national football team2006–2006
- Tokyo Verdy2016–2018
Played together with
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorGamba Osaka · 2016
Adi RochaGamba Osaka · 2013–2013
Adriano Ferreira MartinsGamba Osaka · 2011–2011
Akhrik TsveibaGamba Osaka · 1994–1996- Akihiko TakeshigeTochigi SC · 2015–2018
Akihiro IenagaGamba Osaka · 2004–2010- Akihiro IenagaGamba Osaka · 2012–2013
- Akihiro NagashimaGamba Osaka · 1983–1993
- Akihiro SatoGamba Osaka · 2012–2014
- Akira HamashitaTochigi SC
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Takahiro Futagawa is a Japanese former football player and currently manager of former team Tiamo Hirakata.
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