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YAMAMOTO Masakuni Appointed as JFA Technical Director
20 October 2025
Japan Football Association (JFA) announces the appointment of YAMAMOTO Masakuni as Technical Director.
Mr Yamamoto will concurrently serve as both Technical Director and National Teams Director.
Profile of National Teams Director
Name
YAMAMOTO Masakuni
Date of Birth
4 April 1958 (Age: 67)
Playing Career
1974–1977: Nihon University Mishima High School
1977–1981: Kokushikan University
1981–1987: Yamaha Motor Football Club (now Jubilo Iwata)
Coaching Career
1987–1992: Yamaha Motor Football Club (now Jubilo Iwata)
1992–1994: Coach, U-20 Japan National Team
1993–1996: Coach, U-23 Japan National Team
1995–1997: Head Coach, U-20 Japan National Team
1997–1998: Coach, Jubilo Iwata
1998–2002: Coach, Japan National Team
2002–2004: Head Coach, U-23 Japan National Team
2004–2006: Head Coach, Jubilo Iwata
2023–present: National Teams Director, Japan Football Association
Coaching Qualifications
1996: S-Class Coaching Licence (now known as the Pro Licence)
Latest News
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National Teams
2026/04/20
U-17 Japan National Team squad & schedule - AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 (4/23-5/24＠Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
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National Teams
2026/04/19
【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Fall 0–3 in Final USA Tour Fixture but Take Positives into Next Step
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National Teams
2026/04/16
U-19 Japan National Team short-listed squad & schedule - Training Camp (4/19-21@Tokyo/Chiba)
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National Teams
2026/04/16
【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Secure First Clean-Sheet Victory Over USA in 14 Years with First-Half Strike from Hamano Maika
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National Teams
2026/04/15
U-17 Japan Women's National Team squad & schedule - AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ China 2026 (4/24-5/18＠Suzhou, China PR)
