Toshihiro Hattori

Japanese footballer

Toshihiro Hattori (服部 年宏) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He played for the Japan national team. He currently manager of FC Imabari.

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.

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.

On 11 December 2023, Hattori announcement officially manager of FC Imabari from 2024 season.

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ. League CupACLTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJúbilo Iwata1994J1 League2501040–300199540321––424199615310111–27419971824040–26219983213020–37119992903040–36020002523111–29420012751090–37520022620010–27220032614080–3812004290505141432200528020203035020063002070–390Tokyo Verdy2007J2 League47000––4702008J1 League3101040–3602009J2 League26010––270Gainare Tottori2010Football League33310––3442011J2 League3502000–370FC Gifu2012J2 League42100––421201335010––360Career total599233626237170429