Biography
Who is Satoshi Tsunami?
Playing career and national team
Satoshi Tsunami began his professional path within the youth system of Yomiuri, which later became Verdy Kawasaki. He joined the Japan Soccer League side Yomiuri in 1980. During his time there, the club achieved significant success, winning the Japan Soccer League title five times, the JSL Cup three times, and the Emperor's Cup three times. His individual performance earned him a spot on the Best Eleven team in 1982, 1983, and 1984.
On the international stage, Satoshi represented the Japan men's national football team between 1980 and 1995. He earned 78 caps and recorded 2 goals for his country. His debut appearance occurred on December 22, 1980, during a World Cup qualification match against Singapore. A major highlight of his international tenure was winning the 1992 Asian Cup as a key squad member. He was also selected for the 1994 World Cup qualification squad, though an injury prevented him from playing during the final stage held in Doha, Qatar.
Later club career and retirement
Following the folding of the Japan Soccer League in 1992, Satoshi eventually moved to other clubs toward the final years of his playing career. He played for Avispa Fukuoka from 1996 through 1997. Subsequently, he joined Bellmare Hiratsuka for the 1997 and 1998 seasons. He officially retired from professional competition in 1998, having played 267 league games and scored 5 goals throughout his club career.
Managerial and coaching roles
After retiring as a player, Satoshi Tsunami transitioned into coaching and broadcasting. He worked as a television pundit and coached within the Tokyo Verdy youth setup. In 2004, he successfully acquired the S-Class Coaching License, a requirement for managing J.League clubs. His managerial career began in 2005 with Vegalta Sendai, followed by assistant duties at Tokyo Verdy in 2006 alongside Ruy Ramos. He later managed Cerezo Osaka in 2007 and Yokohama FC in 2008.
After an 11-year break from management, he returned to the sidelines on November 20, 2018. He was appointed manager of the club Briobecca Urayasu, a position he began in 2019. Under his leadership, the team secured the Shakaijin Cup in 2022 and won the Japanese Regional Football Champions League that same year.
Personal life and height
Born in Setagaya, Japan, Satoshi stands 173 centimeters tall. His family includes his brother, Kiyoshi Tsunami. He also has a son named Yuta Tsunami, who followed in his father's footsteps to become a professional footballer. Yuta has played for the team Nara Club.
Birthday and age
Satoshi Tsunami was born on August 14, 1961, which makes Satoshi 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Satoshi shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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