Tadahiro Akiba

Tadahiro Akiba (秋葉 忠宏, Akiba Tadahiro, born October 13, 1975) is a former Japanese football player and manager. His cousin Nobuhide Akiba is also footballer.

Tadahiro Akiba
秋葉 忠宏
Personal information
Full name Tadahiro Akiba
Date of birth (1975-10-13) October 13, 1975
Place of birth Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1993 Funabashi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1996 JEF United Ichihara 54 (2)
1997 Avispa Fukuoka 0 (0)
1998 Cerezo Osaka 5 (0)
1999–2004 Albirex Niigata 204 (2)
2005–2006 Tokushima Vortis 62 (2)
2006–2008 Thespa Kusatsu 79 (0)
2009–2010 SC Sagamihara
Total 404 (6)
National team
1995 Japan U-20 4 (0)
1996 Japan U-23 1 (0)
Teams managed
2009–2010 SC Sagamihara
2013–2014 Thespakusatsu Gunma
2020– Mito HollyHock
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Akiba was born in Chiba on October 13, 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club JEF United Ichihara in 1994. He played many matches as defensive midfielder in 1995. However his opportunity to play decreased for injury in 1996. Although he moved to Avispa Fukuoka (1997) and Cerezo Osaka (1998), he could hardly play in the match. He moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 1999. He played as regular player and the club was promoted to J1 League end of 2003 season. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2004 season and he moved to Tokushima Vortis in 2005. He played many matches and he moved to Thespa Kusatsu in September 2006. He played until 2008. He moved to SC Sagamihara in 2009 and played as playing manager until 2010. He retired end of 2010 season.

National team career

In April 1995, Akiba was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. He played full time in all 4 matches as central defender of three backs defense. In July 1996, he was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics. He played 1 match as substitute as defensive midfielder.[1][2] Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

Coaching career

In 2009, when Akiba was player, he became a playing manager for SC Sagamihara. In 2010, he retired playing career and resigned as manager. In 2011, he signed with Mito HollyHock and became a coach. In 2013, he moved to Thespakusatsu Gunma and became a manager. He resigned end of 2014 season.

Club statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1994JEF United IchiharaJ1 League10000010
199537110-381
19961610090251
1997Avispa FukuokaJ1 League00003030
1998Cerezo OsakaJ1 League50001060
1999Albirex NiigataJ2 League3503020400
20003213020371
20014300020450
200241130-441
200339040-430
2004J1 League1400050190
2005Tokushima VortisJ2 League41010-420
200621100-211
2006Thespa KusatsuJ2 League11020-130
200741020-430
200827000-270
Total 40451902404475

Managerial statistics

[3]

Team From To Record
GWDLWin %
Thespakusatsu Gunma 2013 2014 84 23 20 41 027.38
Total 84 23 20 41 027.38

References
  1. Tadahiro Akiba – FIFA competition record
  2. "Tadahiro Akiba". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  3. J.League Data Site(in Japanese)


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