Hideaki Kitajima (北嶋 秀朗, Kitajima Hideaki, born May 23, 1978) is a former Japanese football player and last play for Japan national team. He's to set manager of JFL club, Criacao Shinjuku from 2024.

Hideaki Kitajima
北嶋 秀朗
Personal information
Full name Hideaki Kitajima[1]
Date of birth (1978-05-23) 23 May 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth Narashino, Chiba, Japan
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Criacao Shinjuku (manager from 2024)
Youth career
1994–1996 Funabashi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2002 Kashiwa Reysol 108 (36)
2003–2005 Shimizu S-Pulse 48 (7)
2006–2012 Kashiwa Reysol 115 (27)
2012–2013 Roasso Kumamoto 32 (3)
Total 303 (73)
International career
2000 Japan 3 (1)
Managerial career
2024– Criacao Shinjuku
Medal record
Kashiwa Reysol
Winner J1 League 2011
Winner J.League Cup 1999
Winner Emperor's Cup 2012
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2008
Shimizu S-Pulse
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2005
Representing  Japan
AFC Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place 2000 Lebanon
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Kitajima was born in Narashino on May 23, 1978. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1997. In 1999, he played many matches and the club won J.League Cup. The club also won the 3rd place 1999 and 2000 J1 League. However his opportunity to play decreased, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse in 2003. He returned to Kashiwa Reysol in 2006. In 2011, the club won the champions 2011 J1 League. He moved to Roasso Kumamoto in June 2012. He retired end of 2013 season.

International career

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In October 2000, Kitajima was selected Japan national team for 2000 Asian Cup. At this competition, on October 17, he debuted and scored a goal against Uzbekistan. He played 2 games and Japan won the champions. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 2000.[2]

Managerial career

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On 16 November 2023, Kitajima appointment manager of JFL club Criacao Shinjuku for upcoming 2024 season.[3]

Club statistics

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Club Season League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Other1 Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kashiwa Reysol 1997 6 0 0 0 0 0 - - 6 0
1998 9 2 0 0 3 0 - - 12 2
1999 17 7 4 2 6 2 - - 27 11
2000 30 18 2 0 2 0 - - 34 18
2001 28 7 1 0 4 1 - - 33 8
2002 18 2 1 1 6 0 - - 25 3
Total 108 36 8 3 21 3 - - 137 42
Shimizu S-Pulse 2003 18 2 2 0 2 0 2 1 - 24 3
2004 27 5 0 0 7 0 - - 34 5
2005 3 0 2 0 1 1 - - 6 1
Total 48 7 4 0 10 1 2 1 - 64 9
Kashiwa Reysol 2006 24 7 0 0 - - - 24 7
2007 12 1 1 0 0 0 - - 13 1
2008 12 1 1 0 3 0 - - 16 1
2009 22 4 2 0 5 2 - - 29 6
2010 17 4 2 0 - - - 19 4
2011 23 9 3 1 2 1 - 3 0 31 11
2012 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 8 1
Total 115 27 9 1 10 3 0 0 4 0 140 31
Roasso Kumamoto 2012 8 3 2 0 - - - 10 3
2013 24 0 0 0 - - - 24 0
Total 32 3 2 0 - - - 34 3

1Includes FIFA Club World Cup and Japanese Super Cup.

International statistics

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[2]

Managerial statistics

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As of the start from 2024 season
Managerial record by club and tenure
Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Criacao Shinjuku 16 November 2023 present 0 0 0 0 !
Total 0 0 0 0 !

Honours

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Kashiwa Reysol
Japan National Team

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by Toyota: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 11 December 2011. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b Japan National Football Team Database
  3. ^ "北嶋秀朗 2024シーズン トップチーム監督 就任のお知らせ │ Criacao Shinjuku Official Site". criacao.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-16.
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