Biography
Who is Tetsuya Asano?
Playing career and clubs
Tetsuya Asano was born in Hokota and began his professional path after finishing high school. He joined the Toyota Motors club in 1987, which later became known as Nagoya Grampus Eight. Asano played there during the transition from the Japan Soccer League to the new J1 League structure.
In 1994, he joined Urawa Reds on a loan arrangement. He eventually returned to his original club, where he helped secure victory in the Emperor's Cup during both 1995 and 1999. Before retiring from active play in 2001, he had short spells with FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale.
International football service
Tetsuya Asano represented his country on the international stage. His debut for the Japan men's national football team took place on June 2, 1991, in a match against Thailand. Throughout his time with the national squad, which lasted until 1994, he made 8 total appearances. During these international matches, he successfully scored one goal for Japan.
Coaching and management roles
After ending his playing career, Asano transitioned into coaching. He started this new path at Shonan Bellmare in 2007. By 2010, he joined the staff at Avispa Fukuoka. In August 2011, he took over as the manager following the departure of Yoshiyuki Shinoda. The team faced relegation to the J2 League that season, leading to his resignation.
He moved to the L.League club Iga FC Kunoichi in 2013 and managed the team until September 2014. His next role was with the Japan Football League club Kagoshima United FC in 2015. Under his guidance, the squad secured fourth place and earned promotion to the J3 League. After a period with AC Nagano Parceiro, he returned to manage Kagoshima United FC in May 2024.
Birthday and age
Tetsuya Asano was born on February 23, 1967, which makes Tetsuya 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tetsuya shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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