We are pleased to announce that Kenji Haneda, a former Kashima Antlers player, will be joining the top team as a coach this season.
■ Name:
Kenji Haneda
■ Born:
December 1, 1981, Chiba Prefecture
■ Height/Weight:
180 cm, 74 kg
■ Playing position:
Defender
■ Career (year of joining in parentheses):
Ichiritsu Funabashi High School - Kashima Antlers (2000) - Cerezo Osaka (2007) - Vissel Kobe (2011-12)
■ Official Match Statistics:
J1 League total: 45 appearances, 2 goals (19 appearances, 2 goals for Kashima)
J2 League total: 107 appearances, 2 goals
Nabisco Cup total: 18 appearances, 0 goals (12 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
Emperor's Cup total: 10 appearances, 0 goals (3 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
J.League Championship: 2 appearances, 0 goals
■ International Appearances:
・U-18, U-19, U-20 Japan National Team
■ Coaching Career:
2013 Cerezo Osaka Soccer School Coach
2014 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Coach
2015 Cerezo Osaka Top Team Coach
■ Comment from Mr. Haneda:
"I am very honored to be able to return to Antlers after nine years since 2006. I will do my best to support the team and players, and I hope to contribute to victories and winning titles, even if only a little. To that end, I will continue to work hard every day to further improve myself, and I look forward to your support."