Futoshi Ikeda


Futoshi Ikeda is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Playing career

Ikeda was born in Koganei on October 4, 1970. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, he joined Urawa Reds in 1993. He played many matches as left side back from first season. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1995 and he retired end of 1996 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Ikeda started coaching career at Urawa Reds in 1997. He mainly coached youth team and top team. In 2012, he moved to Avispa Fukuoka and served as coach for top team until 2016. In October 2012, manager Koji Maeda was sacked and Ikeda managed as caretaker until end of season. In 2017, he became a manager for Japan women's U-20 national team. He led the Japan to won the champions at 2017 AFC U-19 Championship and won the qualify for 2018 U-20 World Cup. In 2018, U-20 Japan won the champions at U-20 World Cup. In November, he became a manager for Japan women's U-17 national team for 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as Naoki Kusunose successor.

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