NEWS
Mr. MORIYAMA Yoshiro appointed as Head Coach of U-16 Japan National Team
16 December 2021
Japan Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. MORIYAMA Yoshiro as the new Head Coach of the U-16 Japan National Team, who are aiming for the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in 2023.
Profile of Coach MORIYAMA Yoshiro
Full Name
MORIYAMA Yoshiro
Date of Birth
9 November 1967
Place of Birth
Kumamoto
Playing Career
1983 - 1985 Kumamoto Prefectural Daini High School
1987 - 1990 University of Tsukuba
1991 Mazda
1992 - 1995 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1996 - 1997 Yokohama Flugels
1998 Jubilo Iwata
1999 Bellmare Hiratsuka
Coaching Career
2000 - 2012 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth
2013 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth Development Coach
2013 U-15 Japan National Team/JFA National Training Centre Chugoku
2014 U-16 Japan National Team/JFA National Training Centre Chugoku
2015 U-15 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
2016 U-16 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
2017 U-17 Japan National Team (Head Coach) ※FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017™
2018 U-16 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
2019 U-17 Japan National Team (Head Coach) ※FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019™
2020 U-16 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
2021 U-17 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
Qualification
2014 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