News

We are pleased to announce that Masashi Motoyama, Academy Scout, and Kenji Haneda, a club OB, have been appointed as top team coaches. Coach Motoyama will continue to serve concurrently as an Academy Scout.

Coach Masashi Motoyama Profile

Name

Masashi Motoyama

Born

June 20, 1979, from Fukuoka Prefecture

Career

July 2023 - Kashima Antlers Academy Scout

Playing Career

Futashima Junior High School - Higashi Fukuoka High School - Kashima Antlers (1998-2015) - Giravanz Kitakyushu (2016-2018) - Kelantan United (2021-2022, Malaysia)

Coach Masashi Motoyama Comment

"I will do my best to fulfill my role as a coach, as I am expected to act as a bridge between the manager and players, supporting Manager Chugo. Although I will also serve as an Academy Scout, I want to dedicate everything I have to contribute to Antlers' victory."

Coach Kenji Haneda Profile

Name

Kenji Haneda

Born

December 1, 1981, from Chiba Prefecture

Coaching Career

Playing Career

Myoden Junior High School - Ichiritsu Funabashi High School - Kashima Antlers (2000-2006) - Cerezo Osaka (2007-2010) - Vissel Kobe (2011-2012)

Coach Kenji Haneda Comment

"Although there are only six matches left in this season, I will support the manager and players until the end, and do my utmost for the club and for victory. Let's fight together as the entire Antlers Family."