Megumu Yoshida

For the synchronized swimmer, see Megumu Yoshida (synchronized swimmer).

Megumu Yoshida (吉田 恵, Yoshida Megumi, born April 13, 1973) is a former Japanese football player and manager he is the currently assistant manager J1 League club of Avispa Fukuoka.

Megumu Yoshida
吉田 恵

Personal information
Full name	Megumu Yoshida
Date of birth	(1973-04-13) April 13, 1973
Place of birth	Aichi, Japan
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1989–1991	Chukyo University Chukyo High School
1992–1995	Doshisha University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1997	Verdy Kawasaki	3	(0)
1998–2000	Vissel Kobe	64	(0)
2001–2003	JEF United Ichihara	30	(1)
2004–2005	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	27	(0)
2006–2007	Sagan Tosu	42	(1)
Total		166	(2)
Managerial career
2014	Sagan Tosu
2016	FC Gifu
Medal record Verdy Kawasaki Runner-up J.League Cup 1996 Winner Emperor's Cup 1996
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Yoshida was born in Aichi Prefecture on April 13, 1973. After graduating from Doshisha University, he joined J1 League club Verdy Kawasaki in 1996. Although he debuted in 1996, he could hardly play in the match until 1997. In 1998, he moved to Vissel Kobe. He played many matches as left side back in 3 seasons. In 2001, he moved to JEF United Ichihara. He played many matches as left back of three backs defense. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2002. In 2004, he moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He became a regular player as left back of three backs defense. However he could hardly play in the match in 2005. In 2006, he moved to J2 League club Sagan Tosu. He played as mainly center back in 2 seasons. He retired end of 2007 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Yoshida started coaching career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2008. He coached for youth team in 2008. In 2009, he became a coach for his local university, Chukyo University. In 2010, he signed with Sagan Tosu and became a coach for top team. In August 2014, manager Yoon Jong-hwan was sacked and Yoshida became a new manager as Yoon successor. He managed the club until end of 2014 season and he returned to coach in 2015. In 2016, he moved to FC Gifu and became a coach under manager Ruy Ramos. In July 2016, Ramos was sacked and Yoshida became a new manager as Ramos successor. In 2017, he moved to V-Varen Nagasaki and became a coach.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1996	Verdy Kawasaki	J1 League	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
1997			0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	Vissel Kobe		22	0	2	0	4	0	28	0
1999			16	0	1	0	2	0	19	0
2000			26	0	0	0	4	0	30	0
2001	JEF United Ichihara		22	1	1	0	6	0	29	1
2002			8	0	4	0	5	0	17	0
2003			0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
2004	Sanfrecce Hiroshima		26	0	1	0	6	0	33	0
2005			1	0	0	0	2	0	3	0
2006	Sagan Tosu	J2 League	14	0	2	0	-		16	0
2007			28	1	3	0	-		31	1
Career total			166	2	14	0	31	0	211	2

Managerial statistics

Team	From	To	Record
			G	W	D	L	Win %
Sagan Tosu	2014	2014	16	7	2	7	043.75
FC Gifu	2016	2016	18	5	4	9	027.78
Total			34	12	6	16	035.29

External links

• Player statistics at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• Manager statistics manager profile at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)