Yahiro Kazama
Yahiro Kazama is a notable Japanese association football player and manager.
He is the first Japanese player to score in the J1 League, marking a significant milestone in Japanese football history.
Kazama played as a midfielder during his football career, showcasing his skills in various clubs.
Биография
Early Life
Yahiro Kazama was born on October 16, 1961, in Shizuoka, Japan. He pursued his education at the University of Tsukuba, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for a promising career in the sport.
Playing Career
Kazama's professional journey began in Germany when he moved there in 1984 to play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Over the next few years, he played for several clubs, including FC Remscheid and Eintracht Braunschweig. In 1989, he returned to Japan, joining Mazda, which later became Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He played a pivotal role in the club's promotion to the J1 League, where he made history by scoring the first goal by a Japanese player in the league's inaugural season in 1992. Kazama continued to play until 1998, concluding his playing career back at FC Remscheid.
National Team Career
Kazama's international career began with the Japan U-20 national team, where he participated in the 1979 World Youth Championship. He later debuted for the Japan men's national team in 1980 and played until 1983, accumulating 19 caps. His international appearances included the 1982 World Cup qualification and the 1984 Summer Olympics qualification.
Managerial Career
After retiring from playing, Kazama transitioned into management, starting with Toin University of Yokohama in 1998. He later managed the University of Tsukuba and took the helm at Kawasaki Frontale in 2012, achieving notable success, including a third-place finish in the J1 League. In 2017, he led Nagoya Grampus to promotion back to the J1 League. Most recently, on November 7, 2023, Kazama was appointed as the manager of Nankatsu SC, set to begin in the 2024 season. Kazama's legacy in football continues through his contributions both on and off the field, as well as through his sons, Koki and Koya Kazama, who are also footballers.
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Карьера и клубы
Kazama was born in Shizuoka on October 16, 1961. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he moved to Germany in 1984. He played for several clubs, including Remscheid and Eintracht Braunschweig. In 1989, he returned to Japan and joined Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The club was promoted to Division 1 in 1991. In 1992, the Japan Soccer League was folded and a new league, the J1 League, was founded. In the league's first season, he played in the opening match and scored a goal, which is the first goal by a Japanese player in the J1 League. He left Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the end of the 1995 season and returned to Remscheid again. He retired in 1998.
In August 1979, when Kazama was a Shimizu Commercial High School student, he was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship and he played 3 games. In December 1980, when he was a University of Tsukuba student, he was selected by the Japan national team for 1982 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on December 22, he debuted against Singapore. He also played in the 1982 Asian Games and the 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 19 games for Japan until 1983. After he moved to Germany in 1984, he was not selected to play for Japan.
After retirement, Kazama became a manager for the Toin University of Yokohama in 1998. He resigned in 2003. In 2008, he became a manager for his alma mater University of Tsukuba and managed until April 2012. On 23 April 2012, Kawasaki Frontale announced Kazama as their new manager. He succeeded Naoki Soma who was fired for poor results. Kazama led the club to 3rd place twice (2013 and 2016) and were runners-up of the 2016 Emperor's Cup. He resigned at the end of the 2016 season. On 4 January 2017, Kazama moved to J2 relegated club, Nagoya Grampus for 2017 season. He led the club to a 3rd place finish at the end of season and hence gained promotion to 2018 J1 League. In the 2018 season, although Grampus results were bad, Grampus finished at the 15th place and remained in J1. On 23 September 2019, it was announced Kazama would be leaving Grampus after an underwhelming season. On 7 November 2023, Kazama was announce official appointment manager of Kantō Soccer League club, Nankatsu SC from 2024 season.
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1984–1985)
- Club
- FC Remscheid (1985–1988)
- Club
- Eintracht Braunschweig (1988–1989)
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1989–1995)
- Club
- FC Remscheid (1996–1997)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (1979–1979)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1980–1983)
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
Клубы
- Japan national under-20 association football team1979–1979
- Japan men's national football team1980–1983
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen1984–1985
- FC Remscheid1985–1988
- Eintracht Braunschweig1988–1989
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1989–1995
- FC Remscheid1996–1997
Играл вместе с
Aaron MokoenaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999
Adam HložekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2022–2024
Adam MatuszczykEintracht Braunschweig · 2015–2017
Adam MatysekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–2001
Admir MehmediBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2015–2018
Aggelos CharisteasBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2009–2009- Akihiro SatoSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2005–2010
- Akinobu YokouchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1986–1995
- Akira KawaguchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1994
Aleix GarcíaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2024
Aleksandar DragovićBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2016
Amine AdliBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2021
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Yahiro Kazama is a Japanese manager and former footballer. He currently manager of Nankatsu SC. He played for the Japan national team until 1983. He is the first Japanese player to score in the J1 League. His two sons Koki Kazama and Koya Kazama are also footballers.
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