Biography
Who is Yutaka Ikeuchi?
Early life and playing career
Yutaka Ikeuchi was born in Aichi Prefecture on August 25, 1961. Following his high school graduation in 1980, he began his playing career with his local team, the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works.
In 1981, he transferred to the Japan Soccer League club Fujita Industries. During his tenure there, the club achieved significant success, winning the league championship in 1981. The team faced a setback in 1990 when they were relegated to Division 2, but they bounced back to win the Division 2 title in 1992. After the club secured another championship in 1993, he decided to retire, meaning he never played in the J1 League that started the following year.
National team appearances
Ikeuchi made his debut for the Japan national football team on February 12, 1983, in a match against Syria. He represented his country on the international stage over the next two years.
During his time with the national squad, he participated in qualification matches for the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 World Cup. In total, he earned 8 caps for Japan before concluding his national team career in 1985.
Coaching and management
After his playing days, Yutaka Ikeuchi transitioned into coaching. In 2007, he took on the role of manager for the Japan U-17 national team, leading them through the 2009 U-17 World Cup.
His career eventually took him to Vietnam. In February 2025, he accepted a position as the technical advisor for the Vietnam U-17 national team. By August 2025, he was appointed as the head coach of the Vietnam U-20 team, specifically to lead them during the 2025 Seoul EOU Cup.
Birthday and age
Yutaka Ikeuchi was born on August 25, 1961, which makes Yutaka 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Yutaka shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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