Shinichiro Takahashi

Takahashi was born in Fukuyama on October 27, 1957. After graduating from Osaka University of Economics, he joined his local club Toyo Industries (later Mazda, Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1980. He played regular player as forward and offensive midfielder. Although the club results were bad in Japan Soccer League, won the 2nd place 1987 Emperor's Cup. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However he could hardly play in the match for injury and retired end of 1993 season.

After retirement, Takahashi started coaching career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1994. In 2000, he moved to Gamba Osaka and became a manager for youth team. In 2003, he returned to Sanfrecce. In 2004, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. He served as manager for youth team (2004–06) and coach for top team (2007). In 2008, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. He served as coach in 2008 and manager in 2009. However the club results were bad in 2009 and he was sacked in July. In 2010, he returned to Sanfrecce again. In 2012, he moved to Tokyo Verdy and became a coach. In September, manager Ryoichi Kawakatsu resigned and Takahashi became new manager as Kawakatsu successor. He resigned end of 2012 season.