Mr. OIWA Go appointed as Head Coach of U-21 Japan National Team #football

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:33:08 +0900
日本代表

Japan Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. OIWA Go as the new Head Coach of the U-21 Japan National Team, who are aiming for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (Paris 2024).

Profile of Coach OIWA Go

Full Name

OIWA Go

Date of Birth

23 June 1972

Place of Birth

Shizuoka

Playing Career

1988 - 1990　Shimizu Commercial High School
1991 - 1994　University of Tsukuba
1995 - 2000　Nagoya Grampus Eight
2000 - 2002　Jubilo Iwata
2003 - 2010　Kashima Antlers
※386 total appearances and 10 goals in J1, 71 appearances 2 goals in League Cup

Coaching Career

2011 - 2017 May　Kashima Antlers (Coach)
2017 June - 2019　Kashima Antlers (Head Coach)
2020 - 2021　JFA Instructor
2021　U-18 Japan National Team (Head Coach)
※90 matches in J1 (50 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses)
※Won title in AFC Champions League 2018

Qualification

2015　JFA Class S Coaching Licence