We would like to announce that Manager Go Oiwa will be stepping down at the end of this season due to the expiration of his contract.
He will continue to lead the team until the Emperor's Cup concludes.
＜Profile＞
■Manager Name:
Go Oiwa
■Born:
June 23, 1972, Shizuoka Prefecture
■Playing Career:
Shimizu Commercial High School - University of Tsukuba - Nagoya Grampus Eight (1995) - Jubilo Iwata (2000) - Kashima Antlers (2003-2010)
■Coaching Career:
2011~ Kashima Antlers Top Team Coach
June 2017~ Kashima Antlers Manager
■Overall Official Match Record
J1 League Total: 90 matches, 50 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses
League Cup Total: 10 matches, 3 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses
Emperor's Cup Total (up to quarterfinals): 13 matches, 11 wins, 2 losses
AFC Champions League: 25 matches, 12 wins, 8 draws, 5 losses
FIFA Club World Cup: 3 matches, 1 win, 2 losses
Overall Official Match Record: 141 matches, 77 wins, 32 draws, 32 losses
■Manager Oiwa's Comment:
"I was appointed manager midway through 2017, and I have nothing but gratitude for the players, staff, front office, and all the fans, supporters, and sponsors who have supported us throughout this journey. Kashima Antlers is a club where winning titles is a given. The fact that we couldn't win the J.League, Levain Cup, or achieve back-to-back ACL titles this year is solely due to my own shortcomings, and I truly apologize for that.
We have two more matches this season, with the Emperor's Cup title still at stake. This is a chance for the entire Antlers family to share in a moment of joy. My final task is to stand at the top with the players and bring the greatest happiness to all of you, nothing more. I would be delighted if you would continue to support us until the very end, as we fight united for victory."