Takayuki Fujikawa

Fujikawa was born in Kawasaki on October 10, 1962. He joined Japan Soccer League club Yomiuri (later Verdy Kawasaki) from youth team in 1981. He played many matches as goalkeeper in 1985–86 season. After that, he battles with Shinkichi Kikuchi for the position for a long time. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However, his opportunity to play decreased behind Kikuchi. He retired at the end of the 1995 season.

After retirement, Fujikawa started coaching career at Verdy Kawasaki in 1996. He served goalkeeper coach until 2000. From 2001, he coached at many J.League clubs, Vissel Kobe (2001–2004), Vegalta Sendai (2005), Cerezo Osaka (2007) and Avispa Fukuoka (2008–2009). He also managed Konan University (2006) and International Budo University (2010). In May 2017, he became a chairman for Tokachi FC (later Hokkaido Tokachi Sky Earth). On November 15, 2018, Fujikawa died of stomach cancer at the age of 56.