Kenzo Yokoyama
Kenzo Yokoyama is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his significant contributions to the sport.
He played for Urawa Red Diamonds from 1966 to 1977, becoming a key figure in the club's history.
Yokoyama represented the Japan men's national football team from 1964 to 1974, earning 49 caps.
Биография
Early Life
Kenzo Yokoyama was born on January 21, 1943, in Saitama, Japan. He pursued his education at Kawaguchi High School and later at Rikkyo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for a remarkable career in the sport.
Career
Yokoyama began his professional journey in 1966 when he joined Mitsubishi Motors, now known as Urawa Red Diamonds. As a goalkeeper, he quickly established himself as a key player, participating in every match of the Japan Soccer League until 1974. During his tenure, he helped the club secure two league championships in 1969 and 1973, along with two Emperor's Cup victories in 1971 and 1973. He played a total of 136 league games and was recognized as a Best Eleven player seven times.
His international career took off in 1964 when he was selected for the Japan national team for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, stepping in as the starting goalkeeper after an injury to Tsukasa Hosaka. Yokoyama continued to represent Japan, playing in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, where the team won a bronze medal. He accumulated 49 caps for the national team until 1974.
Transitioning into management, Yokoyama became a playing manager for Mitsubishi Motors in 1976, leading the team to a historic treble in 1978. He later managed the Japan national team and Urawa Reds, contributing significantly to Japanese football's development.
Legacy
Yokoyama's contributions to football were recognized when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2006. His legacy is marked by his achievements both on the field and as a coach, inspiring future generations of footballers in Japan.
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Карьера и клубы
Yokoyama was born in Saitama on January 21, 1943. After graduating from Kawaguchi High School and Rikkyo University, he joined his local club Mitsubishi Motors in 1966. He played as regular goalkeeper from first season and played all matches in Japan Soccer League until 1974. In 1975, he was deprived of regular goalkeeper by Mitsuhisa Taguchi. The club won the league champions 2 times (1969 and 1973) and 2nd place 6 times. The club also won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1977. He played 136 games in the league. He was selected Best Eleven 7 times.
In October 1964, when Yokoyama was a Rikkyo University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. At this competition, he debuted and played all matches on behalf of Tsukasa Hosaka fractured his hand just before Olympics. After that, Yokoyama became a regular goalkeeper at Japan national team. In 1968, he was selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He played all matches and Japan won bronze medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1966, 1970 and 1974 Asian Games. He played 49 games for Japan until 1974.
In 1976, when Yokoyama played for Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds), he became a playing manager as Hiroshi Ninomiya successor. In 1978, the club won all three major titles in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup. It was first domestic treble for a Japanese club. The club also won 1980 Emperor's Cup, 1981 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He resigned in 1984. In 1988, he became a manager for Japan national team as Yoshinobu Ishii successor, where he coached Japan in the country's first competitive tournament, the 1988 AFC Asian Cup. At 1990 World Cup qualification in 1989, Japan lost in First round. Although Yokoyama managed at 1990 Asian Games, he resigned in 1991. In 1994, he became a manager for Urawa Reds as Takaji Mori successor. However, the club finished at the bottom in J1 League and he resigned end of season. In 1995, he became a general manager. From October 2000, he managed the club. In 2002, he resigned as general manager. In 2005, Yokoyama was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1966–1977)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1964–1974)
Наследие
Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: (7) 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1974 Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006
Клубы
- Japan men's national football team1964–1974
- Urawa Red Diamonds1966–1977
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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Kenzo Yokoyama is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for, and then managed, the Japan national team.
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