is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He used his name "信藤 克義" until 1992.
Club career Shinto was born in Hiroshima on September 15, 1960. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined his local club Mazda in 1983. He moved to Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1990. He played as regular player. In 1992, founded new league J1 League. However, he lost the opportunity to play in the match. In 1993, he moved to Japan Football League club Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka). The club won the champions in 1993 and was promoted to J1 League. The club won 1994 Emperor's Cup and 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He retired in 1995.
National team career On May 27, 1987, Shinto debuted for Japan national team against Senegal. He played at 1988 Summer Olympics qualification, 1990 World Cup qualification and 1990 Asian Games. He played 15 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1990.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career After retirement, Shinto started coaching career at Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1996. In 1999, he moved to Toho Titanium. In 2001, he signed with Yokohama FC and became a manager. In 2002 season, the club finished at bottom place and he resigned end of the season.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1983MazdaJSL Division 11984JSL Division 21985/861986/87JSL Division 11987/881988/89JSL Division 21989/90301203211990/91Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 1211102211991/92221112321992Urawa RedsJ1 League-0010101993Fujita IndustriesFootball League12030-1501994Bellmare HiratsukaJ1 League140000014019952000-20Total101330511094
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals198720198830198981199020Total151
Managerial statistics J.League Data Site TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Yokohama FC20012002Total
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database