Shinji Okazaki Appointed as Manager

We are pleased to announce that Shinji Okazaki has been appointed as the head coach of the top team for the 2024/25 season. Coach Shinji Okazaki is scheduled to join the team in August.

【Comment from Coach Shinji Okazaki】
"I am delighted to be able to join this club as coach in its 10th anniversary year.

Since I founded this club with Representative Yamashita, thanks to many players, staff, supportive fans, and sponsors, the club is currently battling it out in the 6th division.
One of the reasons I wanted to become a coach in Europe is because of this club. I will do my best to grow together with this club, the players, the staff, and everyone involved, and to advance to a higher league.

Thank you all for your strong support!"

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◇ Shinji Okazaki
◇ Date of Birth: April 16, 1986 (38 years old)
◇ Place of Birth: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture

Playing Career
2002-2005: Takigawa Daini High School
2005-2010: Shimizu S-Pulse (J1 League)
2011-2013: VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
2013-2015: 1.FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
2015-2019: Leicester City (Premier League)
2019: Málaga CF (Segunda División)
2019-2021: SD Huesca (Segunda División)
2021-2022: FC Cartagena (Segunda División)
2022-2024: Sint-Truiden VV (Jupiler Pro League)

Japan National Team Career
119 International A-matches, 50 Goals (2008 – 2020)