Toshimi Kikuchi


Toshimi Kikuchi is a former Japanese football player and manager. His elder brother Shinkichi Kikuchi is also a former footballer.

Playing career

Kikuchi was born in Tono on July 17, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Verdy Kawasaki in 1992. His elder brother Shinkichi Kikuchi plays also in this club for a long time. In 1995, he debuted and played many matches as mainly right and left side back. The club won the 2nd place 1995 J1 League and the champions 1996 Emperor's Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1996. He also played for several clubs, Gamba Osaka, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Omiya Ardija. He retired end of 2002 season.

Coaching career

After retirement, Kikuchi started coaching career at Tokyo Verdy in 2003. He mainly served coach for youth team in his local Iwate Prefecture until 2012. In 2017, he signed with his local club Grulla Morioka in J3 League and became a manager.

Club statistics

Managerial statistics

Update; December 31, 2018