Yutaka Akita

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Club career

Akita is a strong and physical centre-back, who is also arguably one of the best headers of the ball within the J1 League. One of the best defenders of his generation and a 10-year stalwart for the Kashima Antlers since 1993, Akita left Kashima in early 2004 to move back to his native Nagoya, signing for hometown team Nagoya Grampus Eight. He moved to J2 League side Kyoto Sanga FC at the beginning of the 2007 season. In November 2007, he announced his retirement from the game.[1] Akita won the champions J1 League 4 times, J.League Cup 3 times and Emperor's Cup 2 times at Kashima Antlers. He was selected Best Eleven 4 times.

International career

On 24 October 1995, Akita debuted for Japan national team against Saudi Arabia. He played at 1996 Asian Cup. He became a regular from the middle of 1997 and at 1998 World Cup qualification in 1997, Japan won the qualify for 1998 World Cup first time Japan's history. He played at 1998 World Cup and 1999 Copa América. He played full-time in all matches at both competitions. In 2002, he was selected Japan for the first time in 3 years. He was also selected Japan for 2002 World Cup, but he did not play in the match. After 2002 World Cup, he became a regular player again under new manager Zico. On 8 June 2003, the match against Argentina is his last game for Japan. Although he was a member of Japan for 2003 Confederations Cup in June, he did not play in the match. He played 44 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2003.[2]

Managerial career

After retirement, Akita started coaching career at Kyoto Sanga FC in 2008.

In July 2010, he became a manager as Hisashi Kato successor. However the club was relegated to J2 League and he resigned end of the season.

He signed with Tokyo Verdy in 2012. In November, he resigned and became a manager for FC Machida Zelvia. He was sacked in June 2013.

On 4 December 2019, Akita officially manager of Iwate Grulla Morioka from 2020 season.[3] On 6 December 2021, Akita brought his club promotion to J2 League for the first time in their history after draw against Azul Claro Numazu 1-1 in final matchweek. Akita left from the club in 2022 season after his club relegated to J3 League from 2023.

On 22 December 2024, Akita announcement officially manager of newly promoted J3 club, Kochi United from 2025 season.[4]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Asia Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kashima Antlers 1993 35 0 5 2 5 1 – 45 3
1994 38 4 0 0 1 0 – 39 4
1995 50 0 4 0 – – 54 0
1996 16 0 3 0 4 0 – 23 0
1997 21 3 5 1 2 2 – 28 6
1998 32 3 4 0 1 0 – 37 3
1999 28 2 2 0 6 1 – 36 3
2000 28 1 4 1 7 0 – 39 2
2001 29 2 2 0 6 1 – 37 3
2002 29 4 5 1 8 0 – 42 5
2003 28 1 4 1 5 0 3 0 40 2
Nagoya Grampus Eight 2004 26 0 2 0 7 0 – 35 0
2005 19 1 2 0 0 0 – 21 1
2006 12 2 1 0 3 0 – 16 2
Kyoto Sanga FC 2007 14 0 0 0 – – 14 0
Total 405 23 43 6 55 5 3 0 506 34

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[2]
National team Year Apps Goals
Japan 1995 2 1
1996 2 0
1997 16 2
1998 10 0
1999 7 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 3 0
2003 4 1
Total 44 4
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Akita goal.
List of international goals scored by Yutaka Akita
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 28 October 1995 Matsuyama, Japan {{ Template:Yesno alias = Saudi Arabia flag alias = Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg flag alias-1744 = Flag of the First Saudi State.svg flag alias-1822 = Flag of the First Saudi State.svg flag alias-1902 = Flag of the Second Saudi State.svg flag alias-1921 = Flag of Nejd (1921).svg flag alias-1926 = Flag of Nejd (1926).svg flag alias-1932 = Flag of Saudi Arabia (1932–1934).svg flag alias-1934 = Flag of Saudi Arabia (1934–1938).svg flag alias-1938 = Flag of Saudi Arabia (1938–1973).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Saudi Arabia.svg link alias-naval = Royal Saudi Navy flag alias-navy = Naval base flag of the Royal Saudi Navy.svg link alias-navy = Royal Saudi Navy flag alias-army = Flag of the Royal Saudi Land Forces.svg link alias-army = Saudi Arabian Army flag alias-military = Saudi Armed Forces Flag.svg link alias-military = Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia flag alias-air force = Ensign of the Royal Saudi Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Royal Saudi Air Force size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || Friendly

2 4 October 1997 Almaty, Kazakhstan {{ Template:Yesno alias = Kazakhstan flag alias = Flag of Kazakhstan.svg flag alias-1991 = Flag of the Kazakh SSR.svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Kazakhstan (1992).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-naval = Kazakh Naval Forces flag alias-air force = Ensign of Kazakhstan Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Kazakh Air Defense Forces flag alias-army = Kazakhstan Armed Forces Flag.svg link alias-army = Kazakh Ground Forces flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-navy = Kazakh Naval Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant = var1 = 1991 var2 = 1992

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification

3 25 November 1997 Tokyo, Japan {{ Template:Yesno alias = Kazakhstan flag alias = Flag of Kazakhstan.svg flag alias-1991 = Flag of the Kazakh SSR.svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Kazakhstan (1992).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-naval = Kazakh Naval Forces flag alias-air force = Ensign of Kazakhstan Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Kazakh Air Defense Forces flag alias-army = Kazakhstan Armed Forces Flag.svg link alias-army = Kazakh Ground Forces flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-navy = Kazakh Naval Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant = var1 = 1991 var2 = 1992

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|5–1 || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification

4 8 June 2003 Osaka, Japan {{ Template:Yesno alias = Argentina flag alias = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-alt = Flag of Argentina (civil).svg flag alias-1812 = Flag of Belgrano (1812).svg flag alias-1816 = Flag of Argentina (civil).svg flag alias-1818 = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-1819 = Flag of Argentina (1818).svg flag alias-1820 = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-1829 = Flag of Liga Federal.svg flag alias-1835 = Flag of Argentina (1840).svg flag alias-1850 = Flag of the Argentine Confederation.svg flag alias-1861 = Flag of Argentina (1818–1819, 1820–1829, 1861–2010).svg link alias-naval = Argentine Navy link alias-coast guard = Argentine Naval Prefecture flag alias-marines = Naval Jack of Argentina.svg link alias-marines = Argentine Naval Infantry Command link alias-air force = Argentine Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of Argentina (3-2).svg link alias-army = Argentine Army flag alias-navy = Flag of Argentina.svg link alias-navy = Argentine Navy empty = Argentina XV national rugby union team size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|1–4 || 2003 Kirin Cup

Managerial statistics

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Kyoto Sanga 2010

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Machida Zelvia 2013

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Iwate Grulla Morioka 2020 2022

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Kochi United 2025 present

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Total

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Honours

Player

Kashima Antlers

Individual

Manager

Iwate Grulla Morioka

References

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