Masataka Imai


Masataka Imai is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Club career

Imai was born in Shizuoka on April 2, 1959. After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined Honda in 1982. He played 115 games in Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1990.

Futsal career

In 1989, Imai elected Japan national futsal team for 1989 Futsal World Championship in Netherlands.

Coaching career

In 1989, Imai became a playing manager at Honda. In 2001, he became a manager for Philippines national team. In 2002, he returned to Japan and signed with Avispa Fukuoka. In 2003, he became a manager for Macau national team and he managed until 2004. In 2007, he signed with Tokushima Vortis.

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