Mitsuhiro Toda (戸田 光洋, Toda Mitsuhiro, born September 10, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He is the current first-team coach for J1 League club of Kawasaki Frontale. His younger brother Takayoshi Toda is also a former Japanese footballer.

Mitsuhiro Toda
戸田 光洋
Personal information
Full name Mitsuhiro Toda
Date of birth (1977-09-10) September 10, 1977 (age 46)
Place of birth Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1993–1995 Miyakonojo Izumigaoka High School
1996–1999 University of Tsukuba
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2006 FC Tokyo 140 (20)
2007–2008 Shimizu S-Pulse 12 (1)
Total 152 (21)
Medal record
FC Tokyo
Winner J.League Cup 2004
Shimizu S-Pulse
Runner-up J.League Cup 2008
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

Toda was born in Miyakonojo on September 10, 1977. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined the sport and was promoted to J1 League club, FC Tokyo in 2000. He played many matches as substitute forward from first season. From summer 2002, he became a regular as left midfielder. In 2003, he played in all 40 official matches and scored 11 goals. In 2004, the club won the champions J.League Cup first major title in the club history. However, his opportunity to play decreased in 2006 after breaking his leg before the opening season. In 2007, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. Although he also played as right side back, he could not play many matches due to injury in 2 seasons and retired at the end of 2008 season.

Club statistics edit

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
2000 FC Tokyo J1 League 14 0 1 0 0 0 15 0
2001 12 2 1 0 3 0 16 2
2002 23 4 0 0 7 1 30 5
2003 30 8 2 0 8 3 40 11
2004 22 2 1 0 6 1 29 3
2005 26 3 0 0 6 1 32 4
2006 13 1 1 0 3 0 17 1
2007 Shimizu S-Pulse J1 League 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2008 8 1 0 0 2 0 10 1
Total 152 21 6 0 35 6 193 27

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