NEWS
Mr. TOGASHI Koichi appointed as Head Coach of U-19 Japan National Team
16 December 2021
Japan Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. TOGASHI Koichi as the new Head Coach of the U-19 Japan National Team, who are aiming for the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ in 2023.
Profile of Coach TOGASHI Koichi
Full Name
TOGASHI Koichi
Date of Birth
15 July 1971
Place of Birth
Kanagawa
Playing Career
1987 - 1989 Yomiuri FC Youth A
1990 - 1994 Yomiuri FC/Verdy Kawasaki (JSL, J.League)
1995 Yokohama Flugels (J.League)
1996 - 1997 Consadole Sapporo (JFL)
Coaching Career
1998 Verdy Kawasaki Satellite/Youth (Assistant Coach)
2002 Consadole Sapporo (Coach)
2006 - 2007 Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth (Head Coach)
2008 - 2009 Tokyo Verdy Youth (Coach/Head Coach)
2010 - 2011 Tokyo Verdy (Head Coach)
2012 - 2014 Tokyo Verdy Youth (Head Coach)
2014 - 2016 Tokyo Verdy (Head Coach)
2019 U-18 Japan National Team (Coach)
2020 U-19 Japan National Team (Coach)
2021 U-20 Japan National Team (Coach)/U-18 Japan National Team (Head Coach)/U-22 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