NEWS
Mr. IKEDA Futoshi appointed as coach of Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women’s National Team)
01 October 2021
The Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Team) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. IKEDA Futoshi as their new coach.
Profile of Coach IKEDA Futoshi
Full Name
IKEDA Futoshi
Date of Birth
4 October 1970
Place of Birth
Tokyo
Playing Career
1986 – 1989 Bunan High School
1989 - 1993 Aoyama Gakuin University
1993 - 1996 Urawa Red Diamonds
※53 Senior club appearances and 1 goal scored in J1, 7 appearances in J.League Cup
Coaching Career
1997 - 1999 Urawa Red Diamonds Youth Coach
2000 - 2001 Urawa Red Diamonds Youth Head Coach
2001 - 2002 Urawa Red Diamonds Youth Coach
2002 - 2008 Urawa Red Diamonds Top Team Coach
2009 - 2011 Urawa Red Diamonds Heart-full Club Coach
2012 - 2016 Avispa Fukuoka Coach
2017 - 2018 November Coach of U-19/U-20 Japan Women’s National Team, Acting Coach of U-17 Japan Women’s National Team (FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™)
※Winner of FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018™
※Winner of AFC U-19 Women's Championship China 2017, AFC U-19 Women's Championship Thailand 2019
※AFC Special Recognition Award (AFC Annual Awards 2018)
Qualification
2011 JFA Class S Coaching Licence
Latest News
- National Teams 2024/11/25 Japan Women's Futsal National Team short-listed squad & schedule - Training Camp (11/28-12/1@JFA YUME Field)
- Competitions 2024/11/21 Regarding the same-day ticket sales for the Final (11/23) – In partnership with tournament ambassador Mitoma Kaoru and CFC, 30 children will be invited to the Emperor's Cup JFA 104th Japan Football Championship Final
- National Teams 2024/11/20 【Match Report】SAMURAI BLUE defeat China PR 3-1 in Xiamen to remain top of the group and move closer to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™
- National Teams 2024/11/16 【Match Report】SAMURAI BLUE remain top of group with a 4-0 away victory over Indonesia at the midway point of the AFC Asian Qualifiers
- National Teams 2024/11/11 【Scouting report】The team's performance enhanced by the inclusion of naturalised players, exceeding expectations and securing points against formidable opponents (AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26) - Indonesia National Team