Akio Kogiku Explained

Akio Kogiku
Birth Date:7 July 1975
Birth Place:Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1991–1993
Youthclubs1:Takigawa Daini High School
Collegeyears1:1994–1998
College1:Aichi Gakuin University
Manageryears1:2005–2013
Managerclubs1:Cerezo Osaka (assistant)
Manageryears2:2014
Managerclubs2:Cerezo Osaka (assistant)
Manageryears3:2016–2021
Managerclubs3:Cerezo Osaka (assistant)
Manageryears4:2021–
Managerclubs4:Cerezo Osaka

is a Japanese football manager and is current the head coach of J1 League club Cerezo Osaka.

Managerial career

Having first taken over as Cerezo Osaka manager after the departure of Brazilian Levir Culpi, Kogiku renewed his contract ahead of the 2022 season.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 小菊 昭雄監督 契約更新のお知らせ. Director Akio Kogiku Notice of contract renewal. 22 December 2022. 5 February 2022. cerezo.jp. Japanese.