This is a list of J. League managers. Some of these managers were appointed as caretaker managers prior to being given a permanent position.
Former managers - Shimizu S-Pulse (2018–19) - Shimizu S-Pulse (1996–98), Yokohama F. Marinos (2000–01), Tokyo Verdy 1969 (2003–05) - Kashima Antlers (2006) - Verdy Kawasaki (1994–95), Nagoya Grampus Eight (2003–05) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1992–93), Vissel Kobe (1995–97, 2006) - Kyoto Purple Sanga (1995–96) - Urawa Red Diamonds (2004–06) - Kashima Antlers (1996–98), Nagoya Grampus Eight (1999–01), Cerezo Osaka (2001), Consadole Sapporo (2003) - Kashima Antlers (2000–05) - Consadole Sapporo (1997–98) - Vissel Kobe (1998) - FC Tokyo (2006) - Vissel Kobe (2004) - Gamba Osaka (1995) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1995–96) - Gamba Osaka (1991–94) - Yokohama Flügels (1991–94), Japan national football team (1995–97), Kyoto Purple Sanga (1999-00) - Urawa Red Diamonds (1997) - Shimizu S-Pulse (1992–94), Verdy Kawasaki (1996), Vissel Kobe (2005) - Nagoya Grampus Eight (1994) - Japan national team (1997–98), Consadole Sapporo (1999–01), Yokohama F. Marinos (2003–06), Japan national team (2007–2010) - Japan national team (1992–93), Júbilo Iwata (1994–96), Kyoto Purple Sanga (1998), Urawa Red Diamonds (2002–03) - Urawa Red Diamonds (1995–96, 2007–08) - JEF United Ichihara Chiba (2003–06), Japan national team (2006–07) - Tokyo Verdy 1969 (2006–07) - Vissel Kobe (2005) - Shimizu S-Pulse (1998–00), Kashiwa Reysol (2001–02) - Yokohama Flügels (1998) - Shimizu S-Pulse (1994) - Vegalta Sendai (2006) - Júbilo Iwata (1997) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1997–00) - JEF United Ichihara (2002) - Omiya Ardija (1998–99), Kyoto Purple Sanga (2003) - Omiya Ardija (2007) - JEF United Ichihara (2001), Nagoya Grampus Eight (2002–03), Vegalta Sendai (2003–04) - Nagoya Grampus Eight (2006–07) - Nagoya Grampus Eight (1995–96) - Nagoya Grampus Eight (1996–97) - Japan national under-23 football team (2002–04), Júbilo Iwata (2004–06) - JEF United Ichihara (1999–00)
See also List of current J.League managers
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