Tomoaki Makino

is a professional football manager and former Japanese footballer who played as a centre back. He has represented the Japan national team internationally until 2019. He is set to be manager of J2 League club, Fujieda MYFC from 2026.

Club career

Makino was born in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima. In January 2012, he returned to J. League, loaned by 1. FC Köln to Urawa Red Diamonds, where he was coached again by his former Sanfrecce's coach, Mihailo Petrović.

Makino announcement retirement from football in 2022 after ending his career with Vissel Kobe and 16 years from professional football.

International career In July 2007, Makino was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played 3 matches as center back and scored a goal in the match against Czech Republic.

Makino made his full international debut for Japan on 6 January 2010 in a 2011 Asian Cup qualification against Yemen. In May 2018 he was named in Japan's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Managerial career On 23 November 2023, Makino announcement officially manager of Top team Kanagawa amateur club, Shinagawa CC from 2024 after joining from Second team in 2023.

After obtaining JFA Pro license on 8 December 2025, Makino announce official manager of J2 League club, Fujieda MYFC from 2026–27 season.

Career statistics Club .

Managerial statistics

+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamNat.FromToRecordFujieda MYFC28 November 2025PresentCareer Total

Honours Sanfrecce Hiroshima J. League Division 2: 2008 Japanese Super Cup: 2008

Urawa Red Diamonds Emperor's Cup: 2018, 2021 J. League Cup: 2016 AFC Champions League: 2017 Suruga Bank Championship: 2017

Japan EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013 Kirin Cup: 2009, 2011 AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2019

Individual J.League Best XI: 2010, 2015, 2016 J. League Fair Play Award: 2010