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
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Players Development
2026/08/20
First JFA × SCO GROUP “FUTURE CAMP inspired by BLUE LOCK” held in California, USA — Talent identification camp in collaboration with popular football anime BLUE LOCK
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National Teams
2026/08/20
U-19 Japan National Team squad & schedule - AFC U20 Asian Cup China PR 2027™ Qualifiers (8/24-9/7＠Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
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National Teams
2026/08/18
Japan U-16 to play friendlies alongside 2026/27 UEFA Under-17 EURO qualifiers – Promoting Youth Development through Cross-Continental Collaboration between UEFA and the JFA –
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National Teams
2026/08/18
U-20 Japan Women's National Team squad & schedule - FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ (8/25-9/29＠Poland)
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National Teams
2026/08/03
Japan Beach Soccer National Team squad & schedule - Portugal Tour (8/8-15＠Nazare, Portugal)
