We are pleased to announce that Toru Oniki will be appointed as the head coach of the top team starting from the 2025 season.
Coach Name
Toru Oniki
Born
April 20, 1974, Chiba Prefecture
Coaching Career
Playing Career
Narashino Dai Ni Elementary School - Tsuboi Junior High School - Ichiritsu Funabashi High School - Kashima Antlers (1993-1997) - Kawasaki Frontale (1998) - Kashima Antlers (1999) - Kawasaki Frontale (2000-2006)
*In 1998, he played in the JFL (J.League associate member).
Comment from Toru Oniki
"I am Toru Oniki, and I will be serving as the coach from next season. I look forward to working with you all. I am very happy to be able to fight alongside the fans and supporters once again as a coach at Kashima Antlers, where I started my career as a professional football player in 1993, the inaugural year of the J.League. I want the players to enjoy football, and I want the spectators to enjoy watching it. I believe that victory will surely follow, and I will fight with that in mind. To win titles, we need the strength of everyone involved with the club. As a member of the Antlers, I will fight with all my might. Please lend us your strength. Let's win titles!"
