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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National Teams
2026/09/18
【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Secure Place in Knockout Stage with 8-0 Win over Vietnam – 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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National Teams
2026/09/18
【Scouting Report】South American Powerhouse Uruguay Return to Miyagi for the First Time in 13 Years, Beginning a New Chapter under a National Team Legend – KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2026
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National Teams
2026/09/17
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule – KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2026 (9/24＠Miyagi, 9/28＠Hiroshima), KIRIN CUP SOCCER 2026 (10/1＠Kanagawa, 10/5＠Tokyo)
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National Teams
2026/09/15
【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan Open Asian Games Campaign with 8-0 Win over Thailand
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National Teams
2026/09/14
U-17 Japan National Team squad & schedule – Limoges International Tournament (9/19-29＠Limoges, France)
