About
Yahiro Kazama, born in 1961, is a Japanese football manager and former player. He currently manages Nankatsu SC. As a player, he represented the Japan national team until 1983. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first Japanese player to score in the J1 League. Both of his sons, Koki and Koya Kazama, have also pursued careers in football.
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Career Timeline
1980D$0.01M
National Team Debut
First appears for Japan's national team.
1993C▲$0.05M+$0.04M
First J1 League Goal
First Japanese player to achieve goal.
2008C$0.1M+$0.05M
Managerial Career Begins
Starts managing teams professionally.
2017C$0.2M+$0.1M
Manages Nagoya Grampus
Managing in the J League.
2023C$0.5M+$0.3M
Manages Nankatsu SC
Current managerial role.
2026C$1M+$0.5M
Respected Player and Manager
Recognition in Japanese football.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026