is a former Japanese football player and last play for Japan national team. He's to set manager of JFL club, Criacao Shinjuku from 2024.
Club career Kitajima was born in Narashino on May 23, 1978. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1997. In 1999, he played many matches and the club won J.League Cup. The club also won the 3rd place 1999 and 2000 J1 League. However his opportunity to play decreased, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse in 2003. He returned to Kashiwa Reysol in 2006. In 2011, the club won the champions 2011 J1 League. He moved to Roasso Kumamoto in June 2012. He retired end of 2013 season.
International career In October 2000, Kitajima was selected Japan national team for 2000 Asian Cup. At this competition, on October 17, he debuted and scored a goal against Uzbekistan. He played 2 games and Japan won the champions. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 2000.Japan National Football Team Database
Managerial career On 16 November 2023, Kitajima appointment manager of JFL club Criacao Shinjuku for upcoming 2024 season.
Club statistics ClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupAsiaOther1TotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKashiwa Reysol1997600000--601998920030--12219991774262--2711200030182020--341820012871041--33820021821160--253Total1083683213--13742Shimizu S-Pulse2003182202021-24320042750070--3452005302011--61Total4874010121-649Kashiwa Reysol200624700---24720071211000--13120081211030--16120092242052--296201017420---19420112393121-3031112012510000201081Total1152791103004014031Roasso Kumamoto20128320---103201324000---240Total32320---343 1Includes FIFA Club World Cup and Japanese Super Cup.
International statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200031Total31
International appearances and goals # Date Venue Opponent Result Goal Competition2000 1. 17 October Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon 2000 AFC Asian Cup 2. 20 October Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon 2000 AFC Asian Cup 3. 20 December National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan Friendly Match
Managerial statistics
+ Managerial record by club and tenureTeamFromToRecordGWDLWin % Criacao Shinjuku 16 November 2023 presentTotal
Honours Kashiwa Reysol J.League Cup : 1999 J2 League : 2010 J1 League : 2011 Japanese Super Cup : 2012 Japan National Team AFC Asian Cup : 2000
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database
Kashiwa Reysol Official site Hideaki Kitajima Official blog