Hiromi Hara is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to both club and national teams.
He played for Urawa Red Diamonds from 1981 to 1992, where he became a key player and scored 65 goals in 192 matches.
Hara represented the Japan men's national football team from 1978 to 1988, earning 75 caps and scoring 37 goals.
Биография
Early Life
Hiromi Hara was born on October 19, 1958, in Nasushiobara, Japan. He pursued his education at Waseda University, where he honed his skills in football, eventually leading to his debut in professional sports.
Playing Career
Hara began his professional career in 1981 when he joined Mitsubishi Motors, which later became known as Urawa Red Diamonds. As a forward, he made a significant impact on the team, contributing to their victories in the 1981 JSL Cup and the 1982 Japan Soccer League. Over his eleven-year career with the club, he played 192 matches and scored 65 goals, becoming a regular player and a fan favorite until his retirement in 1992. Hara also had a notable international career, debuting for the Japan national team on November 19, 1978, against the Soviet Union. He played a total of 75 matches and scored 37 goals, earning the nickname "Asian Nuclear Warhead" for his prowess in scoring headers.
Coaching Career
After retiring from playing, Hara transitioned into coaching, starting with the youth team at Urawa Reds. He became the head coach of the senior team in 1998, achieving a commendable third-place finish in the J.League's second stage. However, after a disappointing season in 1999, he was released. Hara then traveled to Spain to study coaching methods before returning to Japan, where he managed FC Tokyo, leading them to a J.League Cup victory in 2004. He later served as the technical director for the Japan national team, focusing on strengthening the squad after the 2010 World Cup.
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Карьера и клубы
Hara was born in Nasushiobara on October 19, 1958. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1981 as a forward. The club won 1981 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He played as a regular player from first season and played in all matches in the league until 1988. After that, club performance was not good, he also played in Division 2. He retired in 1992. He played 192 games and scored 65 goals in the league.
On November 19, 1978, when Hara was a Waseda University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Soviet Union. He also played at 1978 Asian Games and 1982 World Cup qualification in 1980. From 1981, he played most matches of Japan national team until 1988. He played 75 games and scored 37 goals for Japan until 1987. He was known for his headers and was aptly nicknamed the "Asian Nuclear Warhead".
Urawa Reds
Hara retired from playing career in 1992 and began his new career as the coach of the youth team of his old club, which had been renamed by this point as Urawa Reds. In 1998 Hara became the manager of Urawa's top squad. Initially he saw success, with the team achieving a 3rd place finish for J.League's second stage in 1998. However, during J.League's first stage of 1999, the team finished 13th in the standings and Hara was released. Following his release from Urawa, Hara travelled to Spain to study the coaching methods applied by several La Liga clubs. Upon returning to Japan, he spent two years working as a commentator for Sky PerfecTV!.
FC Tokyo
In 2002 Hara decided to return to coaching as the manager of FC Tokyo. He brought youngsters such as Naohiro Ishikawa, Teruyuki Moniwa and Akira Kaji, introduced Spanish-style tactics into the young and fresh team, and won J.League Cup in 2004. Hara was released from his position as manager of the club in 2005. However in 2007 he was re-appointed as the club's manager, but was again released only after one season.
Japan national team
On 12 February 2009, Hara was appointed by Japan Football Association as its new technical director for the Japan national team, responsible for strengthening the national team. After fellow Waseda alumnus Takeshi Okada stepped down after leading Japan to a lauded performance at the 2010 World Cup, Hara was given the responsibility for finding his replacement,…
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1981–1992)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1978–1988)
Клубы
- Japan men's national football team1978–1988
- Urawa Red Diamonds1981–1992
Играл вместе с
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihisa SonobeUrawa Red Diamonds · 1983–1994
- Akinori MikamiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1988–1994
- Akira KitaguchiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1957–1966
Alessandro SantosUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2009- Alfred NijhuisUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–1998
Alpay ÖzalanUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2005
Andrzej KubicaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
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Hiromi Hara is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He also managed Japan national team as caretaker.
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