is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is the current manager of Blaublitz Akita.
Playing career
Yoshida was born in Tokyo on March 1, 1970. He played for Yomiuri, NKK, Ventforet Kofu and Jatco. He retired in 1998.
Coaching career
After playing in lower leagues and being a coach for the local time since 1999, Yoshida was appointed at Azul Claro Numazu as manager of first squad in December 2014. He took charge of the squad, which was promoted to pro-football in 2016, after coming 3rd in 2016 season. This brought Azul Claro to play for the first time in J3 League.
He saw his contract renewed, ready to tackle pro-football and guide Azul Claro even in J3.
In 2020 Yoshida was appointed manager of Blaublitz Akita. On 18 November, Akita beat Gamba Osaka U-23 0-2 at Panasonic Stadium Suita to win the J3 League.
Honours
Blaublitz Akita
J3 League (1): 2020
Managerial statistics
Update; October 26, 2022
References
External links
Profile at Numazu
Profile at Akita
1970 births
Living people
Japanese men's footballers
Association football people from Tokyo
Japan Soccer League players
Japan Football League (1992–1998) Tokyo Verdy players NKK SC players Ventforet Kofu players Jatco SC players Japanese football managers J2 League managers J3 League managers Azul Claro Numazu managers Blaublitz Akita managers Men's association football defenders