Toshihiro Hattori

is a Japanese professional manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He last played for the Japan national team until 2003. He last manager of FC Imabari for 2024 season.

Club career Hattori was born in Shizuoka on 23 September 1973. After he dropped out from Tokai University, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1994. He played in many defensive positions. He was a central player in golden era in club history. The club won the champions at J1 League three times (1999, 1999, 2002). The club also won 1998 J.League Cup and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and came second place at 1999–2000 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. He played the club until 2006. Toward end of his career, he played for Tokyo Verdy (2007–09), Gainare Tottori (2010–11) and FC Gifu (2012–13). He retired end of 2013 season.

International career In July 1996, Hattori was selected Japan U23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics. He played in all three matches. Although Japan won two matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

On 11 September 1996, Hattori debuted for Japan national team against Uzbekistan. He was selected Japan for 1996 Asian Cup and 1998 World Cup, but he did not play in the match both competition. After 1998 World Cup, he came to be well selected for Japan by new manager Philippe Troussier. He played at 1999 Copa América, 2000 Asian Cup, 2001 Confederations Cup and 2002 World Cup. At 2000 Asian Cup, he played in all matches and Japan won the champions. At 2001 Confederations Cup, Japan won 2nd place. After 2002 World Cup, he played as regular player under new manager Zico. He was also selected Japan for 2003 Confederations Cup, but he did not play in the match. He played 44 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2003.

Managerial career On 16 December 2013, he was appointed head of the training department of his former club, Júbilo Iwata. At the end of 2014, he received the J. League Meritorious Player Award.

In June 2016, he was appointed director of the Shizuoka Football Association. In September of the same year, he was certified as a JFA certified S-class coach.

In October 2020, Hattori was appointed assistant manager of Júbilo Iwata. Hattori served as manager in the 2021 season, but in October of the same year, manager Masakazu Suzuki was hospitalized due to poor health, so he was suddenly put in charge as caretaker manager. Manager Suzuki returned during the season. He returned to manager.

On 25 December 2021, Hattori leave from Júbilo Iwata. Hattori was then appointed manager of Fukushima United.

In the 2023 season, Fukushima United was ranked 18th at the end of 17th round and his left from the club was announced on 12 July of same year.

On 11 December 2023, Hattori was officially announced as manager of FC Imabari from the 2024 season. On 10 November 2024, Hattori secured promotion to the J2 League for the first time in the club's history from next season after defeating Gainare Tottori 0-5 in Matchweek 36. Hattori left the club at end of the 2024 season.

Career statistics

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International

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hattori goal.

Managerial statistics .

Honours Player Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1999 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J. League Division 1: 1997, 1999, 2002 Emperor's Cup: 2003 J.League Cup: 1998 Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004

Japan FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2001 AFC Asian Cup: 2000

Individual J.League Best Eleven: 2001

Manager FC Imabari J3 League runner-up: 2024