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Toshihiro Hattori
服部年宏
Personal information
Date of birth	23 September 1973 (age 51)
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder, defender
Youth career
1989–1991	Tokai University Daiichi High School
College career
Years	Team
1992–1993	Tokai University
Senior career*
Years	Team
1994–2006	Júbilo Iwata
2007–2009	Tokyo Verdy
2010–2011	Gainare Tottori
2012–2013	FC Gifu
Total
International career
1996	Japan U-23
1996–2003	Japan
Managerial career
2021	Júbilo Iwata (caretaker)
2022–2023	Fukushima United
2024	FC Imabari
Medal record
Men's football
Representing Japan
AFC Asian Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Toshihiro Hattori (服部年宏, Hattori Toshihiro, born 23 September 1973) 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.^[1]

Managerial career

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 of Júbilo Iwata.^[5] 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.^[6] Manager Suzuki returned during the season. He returned to manager.

On 25 December 2021, Hattori leave from Júbilo Iwata.^[7] Hattori was then appointed manager of Fukushima United.^[8]

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 of FC 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 defeat Gainare Tottori 0-5 in Matchweek 36.^[11] Hattori leave from the club at end of 2024 season.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		ACL		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Júbilo Iwata	1994	J. League	25	0	1	0	4	0	–		30	0
	1995		40	3	2	1	–		–		42	4
	1996		15	3	1	0	11	1	–		27	4
	1997		18	2	4	0	4	0	–		26	2
	1998		32	1	3	0	2	0	–		37	1
	1999	J. League Div 1	29	0	3	0	4	0	–		36	0
	2000		25	2	3	1	1	1	–		29	4
	2001		27	5	1	0	9	0	–		37	5
	2002		26	2	0	0	1	0	–		27	2
	2003		26	1	4	0	8	0	–		38	1
	2004		29	0	5	0	5	1	4	1	43	2
	2005		28	0	2	0	2	0	3	0	35	0
	2006		30	0	2	0	7	0	–		39	0
Tokyo Verdy	2007	J. League Div 2	47	0	0	0	–		–		47	0
	2008	J. League Div 1	31	0	1	0	4	0	–		36	0
	2009	J. League Div 2	26	0	1	0	–		–		27	0
Gainare Tottori	2010	Football League	33	3	1	0	–		–		34	4
Gainare Tottori	2011	J. League Div 2	35	0	2	0	0	0	–		37	0
FC Gifu	2012		42	1	0	0	–		–		42	1
FC Gifu	2013		35	0	1	0	–		–		36	0
Career total			599	23	36	2	62	3	7	1	704	29

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year^[1]
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Japan	1996	1	0
	1997	1	0
	1998	5	0
	1999	5	0
	2000	12	1
	2001	11	1
	2002	5	0
	2003	4	0
Total		44	2

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

List of international goals scored by Toshihiro Hattori
No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	20 December 2000	National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan	South Korea		1–1	Friendly
2	15 August 2001	Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi, Japan	Australia		3–0	AFC/OFC Cup Challenge