Biography
Who is Yoshiro Moriyama?
Playing career
Yoshiro Moriyama began his professional football path after graduating from the University of Tsukuba. He signed with the club Mazda in 1991, which later became known as Sanfrecce Hiroshima. During his time there, the team reached second place in the J1 League standings and achieved runner-up status in the 1995 Emperor's Cup competition.
In 1996, he transferred to the Yokohama Flügels. His career continued with stints at Júbilo Iwata in 1998 and Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1999. He officially retired from professional play following the conclusion of the 1999 season.
National team involvement
Yoshiro Moriyama represented Japan on the international stage during the mid-nineties. He made his debut for the national team on July 8, 1994, in a match against Ghana. Over the course of that year, he played a total of seven matches for his country.
He was also included in the squad selected for the 1994 Asian Games. During that tournament, he played in every match for the Japanese team.
Coaching and management
Following his retirement from active play, he transitioned into a coaching career. He spent significant time working within the Japan national football team youth setup. Also, he served as the manager for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima U18 team, helping to develop younger talent.
In November 2023, he accepted a new role as the manager of the J2 League club Vegalta Sendai. This appointment marked his return to professional club management in Japan.
Personal details
Yoshiro Moriyama was born in Kumamoto, Japan. He stands 175 centimeters tall. He has one child named Asuka Moriyama.
His educational background includes his time at the University of Tsukuba, where he studied before beginning his professional sports career.
Birthday and age
Yoshiro Moriyama was born on November 9, 1967, which makes Yoshiro 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Yoshiro shares the date with 17 other famous people.
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