is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Shimada was born in Osaka Prefecture on February 9, 1965. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined Matsushita Electric (later Gamba Osaka) in 1987. He became a regular player as center back from first season. In 1990, the club won the champions Emperor's Cup, which was the first major title in the club's history. He retired at the end of the 1997 season.

Takahiro Shimada

Coaching career

After retirement, Shimada became a coach for Gamba Osaka in 1998. He mainly managed youth team until 2010.

Takahiro Shimada

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1965 births

Living people

Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences alumni

Association football people from Osaka Prefecture

Japanese men's footballers

Japan Soccer League players

J1 League players

Gamba Osaka players

Men's association football defenders

Takahiro Shimada