Satoru Mochizuki Explained

Satoru Mochizuki
望月 聡
Fullname:Satoru Mochizuki
Birth Date:18 May 1964
Birth Place:Otsu, Shiga, Japan
Position:Midfielder, Forward
Currentclub:Indonesia Women (head coach)
Youthyears1:1980–1982
Youthclubs1:Moriyama High School
Youthyears2:1983–1986
Youthclubs2:Osaka University of Commerce
Years1:1987–1992
Clubs1:NKK
Caps1:98
Goals1:30
Years2:1992–1995
Clubs2:Urawa Reds
Caps2:37
Goals2:4
Years3:1995–1996
Clubs3:Kyoto Purple Sanga
Caps3:27
Goals3:1
Totalcaps:162
Totalgoals:35
Nationalyears1:1988–1989
Nationalteam1:Japan
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1998
Manageryears2:2000–2001
Manageryears3:2005
Manageryears4:2006–2007
Managerclubs4:Urawa Red Diamonds (youth)
Manageryears5:2008–2009
Manageryears6:2008–2012
Managerclubs6:Japan women (assistant)
Manageryears7:2015–2019
Managerclubs7:Japan Women's Universiade
Manageryears8:2024–
Managerclubs8:Indonesia women

is a football manager and former Japanese football player and played for the Japan national team. He is the current head coach of Indonesia women's national football team.

Club career

Mochizuki was born in Otsu on May 18, 1964. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined Nippon Kokan (later NKK SC) in 1987. The club won the 2nd place at 1987–88 Japan Soccer League and the champions at 1987 JSL Cup. In 1992, he moved to J1 League club Urawa Reds. In 1995, he moved to Japan Football League club Kyoto Purple Sanga. In 1995, the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1 League. He retired in 1996.

International career

On January 27, 1988, Mochizuki debuted for Japan national team against United Arab Emirates. He also played at 1990 World Cup qualification in 1989. He played 7 games for Japan until 1989.[1]

Managerial career

Mochizuki served as the assistant manager for the Japan women's national football team from 2008 to 2012, where he helped the team won the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

On 20 February 2024, Mochizuki was appointed as the new Indonesia women's national football team coach.[2] Mochizuki also lead the women’s U17 team at the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup tournament in Bali.

On 28 May 2024, the women's senior first match under Mochizuki tutelage, ends in a huge victory against Singapore in 5–1 win on a friendly match.[3]

Career statistics

Club

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1987/88Nippon KokanJSL Division 12152151287
1988/89NKKJSL Division 12231010243
1989/901421023175
1990/911342121176
1991/92JSL Division 2281600203016
1992Urawa RedsJ1 Leaguecolspan="2"-4191132
19933132051384
199461200081
19950000colspan="2"-00
1995Kyoto Purple SangaFootball League21110colspan="2"-221
1996J1 League60003090
Total1623515329720645

International

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
198830
198940
Total70

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/mochizuki_satoshi.html Japan National Football Team Database
  2. Web site: Satoru Mochizuki Resmi Jadi Pelatih Baru Timnas Wanita. cnnindonesia.com. 20 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Perasaan Satoru Mochizuki Usai Debut Manis Bersama Timnas Wanita Indonesia di Laga Kontra Singapura. bolasport.com. Abdul Rohman. id. 28 May 2024.