Koji Tanaka
Introduction  is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
Club career Tanaka was born in Saitama on November 2, 1955.After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Nippon Kokan (later ''NKK'') in 1978.The club won the champions at 1980 JSL Cup and 1981 Emperor's Cup. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. He retired in 1988.
National team career On July 15, 1982, Tanaka debuted for Japan national team against Romania. In November, he played at 1982 Asian Games. In 1983 and 1984, he played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 20 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1984.
Coaching career After retirement, Tanaka started coaching career at NKK in 1989.In 1993, he became a manager for Japan U-20 national team. At 1995 World Youth Championship, he led U-20 Japan to advanced to the quarter-finals. In 1995, he signed with Nagoya Grampus Eight and became a coach. In November 1997, he became a manager as Carlos Queiroz successor. He was sacked in April 1999.In 2001, he signed with J2 League club Shonan Bellmare and managed the club until 2002.In 2016 Tanaka was appointed manager of '''Matsue City FC''' (松江シティフットボールクラブ), (renamed '''FC Kagura Shimane''', FC神楽しまね, 2022)
Club statistics Club performanceLeagueSeason Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1978Nippon KokanJSL Division 118019791611980JSL Division 2|1981|1982JSL Division 11801983JSL Division 2|1984JSL Division 11801985/861501986/872201987/882201988/89NKKJSL Division 1140Total1431
National team statistics  Japan national teamYearAppsGoals198260198383198460Total203
Managerial statistics Team From To RecordG W D L Win %Nagoya Grampus Eight19981999Shonan Bellmare20012002Vegalta Sendai20032006Matsue City20162020Total
References
External links ** Japan National Football Team Database*