NEWS
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
2025/11/13
Ghana National Team squad - KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2025 vs SAMURAI BLUE (11/14＠Aichi)
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National Teams
2025/11/12
【Scouting Report】Combining Physical Intensity and Resilience in Pursuit of a Return to the FIFA World Cup™ via the Intercontinental Play-Offs – Bolivia National Team
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National Teams
2025/11/10
Group Draw Announced for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™
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National Teams
2025/11/07
U-22 Japan National Team squad & schedule - England Tour (11/9-19)
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National Teams
2025/11/07
【Scouting Report】The “Black Stars” – Long-standing Rivals of Japan, Advance Through the African Qualifiers with Resolute Defence and Dynamic Attack - Ghana National Team
