is a Japanese former professional footballer and an assistant coach of the Japan national team.
Club career Nanami was born in Fujieda on November 28, 1972. After graduating from Juntendo University, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1995. From first season, he played as regular player and became a most central player in golden era in club history. The club won the champions 1997 J1 League and 1998 J.League Cup. He was also selected Best Eleven for three years in a row (1996-1998). In Asia, the club won 1998–99 Asian Club Championship.
In July 1999, Nanami moved to Serie A club Venezia on loan. However the club was relegated to Serie B in 2000. In September 2000, he returned to Júbilo Iwata. He hurts his knees in 2001 and he reduced opportunities to play in the match after that. The club won the champions at 2002 J1 League and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In 2006, his opportunity to play decreased and he moved to Cerezo Osaka in August 2006. In 2007, he moved to J2 League club Tokyo Verdy. In 2008, he returned to Júbilo Iwata and announced his retirement in November 2008 after being dogged by a knee injury.
International career Nanami was a key figure for the Japan national team throughout the late 1990s and during the early part of this century.
On August 6, 1995, Nanami debuted and scored a goal for Japan against Costa Rica. From 1996, he became a central player and wore the number 10 shirt. In 1996, he played all matches for Japan included 1996 Asian Cup. At 1998 World Cup qualification in 1997, Japan won the qualify for 1998 World Cup first time Japan's history. In 1998, he played all matches included World Cup. He also played at 1999 Copa América and 2000 Asian Cup. At 2000 Asian Cup, he played full time in all matches and scored 3 goals. Japan won the champions and he was selected MVP Awards. After he hurts his knees in 2001, he did not play for Japan. He played 67 games and scored 9 goals for Japan until 2001.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career In September 2014, Nanami became a manager for Júbilo Iwata as Péricles Chamusca successor. Júbilo played in J2 League in 2014 season and aimed to return to J1 League. However Júbilo finished at 4th place in 2014 and missed promotion to J1. In 2015, Júbilo won the 2nd place and promoted to J1 League. Although Júbilo finished 13th place in 2016, Júbilo gained Shunsuke Nakamura and rose at 6th place in 2017. However the club results were bad from 2018. Although Júbilo finished at 16th place of 18 clubs in 2018 and remained J1, he resigned in June 2019 when Júbilo was at the bottom place.Júbilo Iwata On 21 June 2021, he appointed manager of J2 club, Matsumoto Yamaga. 5 months later, coach performance he was poor and his club got relegated to 2022 J3 League for first time in history. In 2022, he left the club after contract expired.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionSingle source here, if player is inactive. If player has not retired, move source next to "Updated" template.ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJúbilo Iwata1995J1 League51320––533199630310141–45419972152120–25619983373020–38719991540020–1742000512000–7120011710040–21120022410050–29120032735150–3742004293305031404200526120203033120061000040–14020081302030–180Total301322224816137636Venezia (loan)1999–2000Serie A24171––312Cerezo Osaka (loan)2006J1 League1320000–132Tokyo Verdy (loan)2007J2 League17010––180Career total355352934816143840
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan1995221996131199721319981101999602000123200120Total679
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nanami goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Hiroshi NanamiNANAMI Hiroshi No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 6 August 1995 Kyoto, Japan 1–0 3–0 Friendly2 24 October 1995 Tokyo, Japan 1–0 2–1 Friendly3 9 December 1996 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates 1–0 4–0 1996 AFC Asian Cup4 25 March 1997 Muscat, Oman 5–0 10–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification5 22 June 1997 Tokyo, Japan 5–0 10–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification6 1 November 1997 Seoul, South Korea 1–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification7 14 October 2000 Sidon, Lebanon 3–0 4–1 2000 AFC Asian Cup8 24 October 2000 Beirut, Lebanon 1–1 4–1 2000 AFC Asian Cup9 3–1
Managerial statistics .J.League Data Site TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Júbilo Iwata20142019Matsumoto Yamaga20212022Total
Honours Júbilo Iwata Asian Club Championship: 1999 J1 League: 1997, 1999, 2002 Emperor's Cup: 2003 J.League Cup: 1998 Japanese Super Cup: 2003, 2004
Japan AFC Asian Cup: 2000
Individual AFC Asian Cup Most Valuable Player: 2000 AFC Asian Cup Best Eleven: 1996, 2000 J.League Best Eleven: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002 J.League 20th Anniversary Team J.League Cup New Hero Award: 1996 Selected to AFC All Star Team: 1998, 2000
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database