Makoto Yamazaki Explained

Makoto Yamazaki
山崎 真
Fullname:Makoto Yamazaki
Birth Date:31 October 1970
Birth Place:Kagoshima, Japan
Position:Midfielder, Defender
Youthyears1:1986–1988
Youthclubs1:Okuchi High School
Youthyears2:1989–1992
Youthclubs2:National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya
Years1:1993–1994
Clubs1:Urawa Reds
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:1995
Clubs2:Tokyo Gas
Caps2:19
Goals2:4
Years3:1996–1997
Clubs3:Mito HollyHock
Caps3:16
Goals3:2
Totalcaps:41
Totalgoals:6
Manageryears1:2018–
Managerclubs1:Albirex Niigata Ladies

is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Playing career

Yamazaki was born in Kagoshima Prefecture on October 31, 1970. After graduating from National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, he joined Urawa Reds in 1993. Although he played several matches as left side back in first season, he could not play at all in the match behind newcomer Koichi Sugiyama in 1994. In 1995, he moved to Japan Football League (JFL) club Tokyo Gas and played many matches. In 1996, he moved to Regional Leagues club Prima Ham Tsuchiura (later Mito HollyHock). Although he could hardly play in the match in 1996, the club was promoted to JFL. In 1997, he played many matches as midfielder and he retired end of 1997 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Yamazaki started coaching career at Oita Trinita in 1998. From 1999, he worked at many club, FC Tokyo (1999-02), Montedio Yamagata (2003–06), Albirex Niigata (2008), Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2009–12) and Nagoya Grampus (2016–17). He mainly coached youth team these clubs. In 2018, he signed with L.League club Albirex Niigata Ladies and became a manager.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1993Urawa RedsJ1 League602040120
199400000000
1995Tokyo GasFootball League19410colspan="2"-204
1996Prima Ham TsuchiuraRegional Leagues0010colspan="2"-10
1997Mito HollyHockFootball League16200colspan="2"-162
Total4164040496

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