Toshihiro Hattori (服部 年宏,Hattori Toshihiro; born 23 September 1973) is a Japanese professional manager and formerfootballer who played as amidfielder ordefender. He last played for theJapan national team until 2003. He last manager ofFC Imabari for 2024 season.
In July 1996, Hattori was selectedJapan U23 national team for1996 Summer Olympics. He played in all three matches. Although Japan won two matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan wonBrazil 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 forJapan national team againstUzbekistan. He was selected Japan for1996 Asian Cup and1998 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 managerPhilippe Troussier. He played at1999 Copa América,2000 Asian Cup,2001 Confederations Cup and2002 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 managerZico. He was also selected Japan for2003 Confederations Cup, but he did not play in the match. He played 44 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2003.[1]
On 16 December 2013, he was appointed head of the training department of his former club,Júbilo Iwata.[2] At the end of 2014, he received the J. League Meritorious Player Award.[3]
In June 2016, he was appointed director of the Shizuoka Football Association.[4] In September of the same year, he was certified as a JFA certified S-class coach.
In October 2020, Hattori was appointed assistant manager ofJúbilo Iwata.[5] Hattori served as manager in the 2021 season, but in October of the same year, managerMasakazu Suzuki was hospitalized due to poor health, so he was suddenly put in charge as caretaker manager.[6] Manager Suzuki returned during the season. He returned to manager.
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.[9]
On 11 December 2023, Hattori announcement officially manager ofFC Imabari from 2024 season.[10] On 10 November 2024, Hattori was brought his club secure promotion to J2 League for the first time in history from next season after defeatGainare Tottori 0-5 in Matchweek 36.[11] Hattori leave from the club at end of 2024 season.
