Koichi Sugiyama

Футболист

▸ Источник: Wikidata

ИИ

Koichi Sugiyama is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his defensive skills on the field.

He began his professional career with Urawa Red Diamonds in 1994, quickly becoming a regular player.

Sugiyama played for several clubs, including Tokyo Verdy and Albirex Niigata, before retiring in 2003.

На основе: Wikidata, Wikipedia

Биография

Early Life

Koichi Sugiyama was born on October 27, 1971, in Takatsuki, Japan. He pursued his education at Osaka University of Commerce, which laid the foundation for his future career in football.

Playing Career

Sugiyama began his professional football journey in 1994 when he joined Urawa Red Diamonds. He quickly established himself as a regular left back but faced challenges in maintaining his position as competition increased. After a few seasons, he transferred to Verdy Kawasaki (later known as Tokyo Verdy) in 1999, where he initially thrived but saw his playing time diminish by 2001. In 2003, he moved to Albirex Niigata in the J2 League, but his playing opportunities were limited, leading to his retirement at the end of that season.

Coaching Career

Following his playing days, Sugiyama transitioned into coaching. He served as the academy coach for Urawa Red Diamonds from 2004 to 2009. His coaching career took him to Singapore, where he led Albirex Niigata Singapore from 2010 to 2013, earning the S.League Coach of the Year award in 2011 and guiding his team to win the Singapore League Cup. Sugiyama's coaching journey continued with various clubs in Thailand and Japan, including a notable stint with Blaublitz Akita, where he won the J3 League title in 2017, although the club was not promoted due to licensing issues. As of now, he is the assistant manager of Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League, continuing to contribute to the sport he loves.

Собрано из открытых источников (3) · факты со ссылками · обработка ИИ

Wikidata

Карьера и клубы

Coaching career

Urawa Red Diamonds

Sugiyama was the academy coach of Urawa Red Diamonds from 2004 until 2009

Albirex Niigata Singapore

Sugiyama moved to Singapore and was named as the head coach of Albirex Niigata Singapore from 2010 until 2013. During his time in Singapore, he won the S.League Coach Of The Year award in 2011, the same year he guided his team to win the Singapore League Cup and finalist of the Singapore Cup.

Ayutthaya

In August 2014, he moved to Thailand to signed with Thai Division 1 League club, Ayutthaya and managed the club until November.

Kashiwa Reysol

In 2015, he returned to Japan and became the assistant manager under Tatsuma Yoshida at J1 League club, Kashiwa Reysol until the end of the season.

BBCU

On 22 February 2016, he returned to Thailand and signed with 2016 Thai League T1 club, BBCU.

Chainat Hornbill

On 28 April 2016, he moved to Chainat Hornbill and managed the club until the end of the season.

Blaublitz Akita

In 2017, he returned to Japan and signed with J3 League club Blaublitz Akita. In Sugiyama first year at the club, he guided them to win the 2017 J3 League title however due to the club not having a license to play in the upper-tier football, they were not promoted, becoming the first professional third-tier champion not to get promoted. The club results were bad in 2018 season and Sugiyama was sacked in July 2018.

Nara Club

In 2019, he signed with Japan Football League…

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Playing career

Urawa Red Diamonds

Sugiyama was born in Takatsuki on October 27, 1971. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined Urawa Red Diamonds in 1994. He became a regular player as a left back in the first season. However his opportunity to play decreased which he was dropped for Shinji Jojo from the 1997 season and he didn't get the to featured in all of the club matches in 1998.

Verdy Kawasaki (later renamed as Tokyo Verdy)

In 1999, he moved to Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy). Sugiyama became a regular player in the club with many young players due to financial strain end of 1998 season. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2001.