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YAMAMOTO Masakuni Appointed as JFA Technical Director

20 October 2025

YAMAMOTO Masakuni Appointed as JFA Technical Director

Japan Football Association (JFA) announces the appointment of YAMAMOTO Masakuni as Technical Director.
Mr Yamamoto will concurrently serve as both Technical Director and National Teams Director.

Profile of National Teams Director

Name

YAMAMOTO Masakuni

Date of Birth

4 April 1958 (Age: 67)

Playing Career

1974–1977: Nihon University Mishima High School
1977–1981: Kokushikan University
1981–1987: Yamaha Motor Football Club (now Jubilo Iwata)

Coaching Career

1987–1992: Yamaha Motor Football Club (now Jubilo Iwata)
1992–1994: Coach, U-20 Japan National Team
1993–1996: Coach, U-23 Japan National Team
1995–1997: Head Coach, U-20 Japan National Team
1997–1998: Coach, Jubilo Iwata
1998–2002: Coach, Japan National Team
2002–2004: Head Coach, U-23 Japan National Team
2004–2006: Head Coach, Jubilo Iwata
2023–present: National Teams Director, Japan Football Association

Coaching Qualifications

1996: S-Class Coaching Licence (now known as the Pro Licence)

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