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.Japan National Football Team Database
Managerial career On 16 December 2013, he was appointed head of the training department of his former club, Júbilo Iwata.服部年宏氏「ジュビロ磐田強化部長」就任のお知らせ ジュビロ磐田 (2013年12月16日) 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.山本昌邦氏が静岡県サッカー協会副会長に就任 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.トップチームスタッフの変更について ジュビロ磐田 (2020年10月2日) 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.磐田鈴木政一監督が検査で入院、復帰時期は未定 27日体調不良を訴え - 日刊スポーツ・2021年10月30日 Manager Suzuki returned during the season. He returned to manager.
On 25 December 2021, Hattori leave from Júbilo Iwata.服部 年宏ヘッドコーチ退任のお知らせ ジュビロ磐田 (2021年12月25日) Hattori was then appointed manager of Fukushima United.【トップチーム】服部年宏氏 トップチーム監督就任のお知らせ 福島ユナイテッドFC (2021年12月25日)
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.服部 年宏 監督 退任のお知らせ 福島ユナイテッドFC (2023年7月12日)
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
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupACLTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJúbilo Iwata1994J. League2501040–300199540321––424199615310111–27419971824040–26219983213020–3711999J. League Div 12903040–36020002523111–29420012751090–37520022620010–27220032614080–3812004290505141432200528020203035020063002070–390Tokyo Verdy2007J. League Div 247000––4702008J. League Div 13101040–3602009J. League Div 226010––270Gainare Tottori2010Football League33310––3442011J. League Div 23502000–370FC Gifu201242100––421201335010––360Career total599233626237170429
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan19961019971019985019995020001212001111200250200340Total442
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hattori goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Toshihiro HattoriNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 1–1 Friendly2 Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi, Japan 3–0 AFC/OFC Cup Challenge
Managerial statistics . TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Fukushima United20222023FC Imabari2024Total
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
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database