# Hideaki Kitajima

Hideaki Kitajima (北嶋 秀朗, Kitajima Hideaki, born May 23, 1978) is a former Japanese football player and last play for Japan national team. He's to set manager of JFL club, Criacao Shinjuku from 2024.

## Club career

Kitajima was born in Narashino on May 23, 1978. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1997. In 1999, he played many matches and the club won J.League Cup. The club also won the 3rd place 1999 and 2000 J1 League. However his opportunity to play decreased, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse in 2003. He returned to Kashiwa Reysol in 2006. In 2011, the club won the champions 2011 J1 League. He moved to Roasso Kumamoto in June 2012. He retired end of 2013 season.

## International career

In October 2000, Kitajima was selected Japan national team for 2000 Asian Cup. At this competition, on October 17, he debuted and scored a goal against Uzbekistan. He played 2 games and Japan won the champions. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 2000.

## Managerial career

On 16 November 2023, Kitajima appointment manager of JFL club Criacao Shinjuku for upcoming 2024 season.

## Club statistics

| Club | Season | League | League | Emperor's Cup | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | J.League Cup | Asia | Asia | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 1997 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 0 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 12 | 2 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 1999 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 27 | 11 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2000 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 34 | 18 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2001 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 33 | 8 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2002 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 25 | 3 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | Total | 108 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 137 | 42 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 2003 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 24 | 3 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 2004 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 34 | 5 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 2005 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Total | 48 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 64 | 9 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2006 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | 7 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2007 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2008 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 16 | 1 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2009 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 29 | 6 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2010 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 4 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2011 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 31 | 11 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | Total | 115 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 140 | 31 |
| Roasso Kumamoto | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 3 |
| Roasso Kumamoto | 2013 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | 0 |
| Roasso Kumamoto | Total | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34 | 3 |
$^1$Includes FIFA Club World Cup and Japanese Super Cup.

## International statistics

Japan national team :
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 |
International appearances and goals :
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goal | Competition |
| 2000 |||||||
| 1. | 17 October | Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon | Uzbekistan | 8–1 | 1 | 2000 AFC Asian Cup |
| 2. | 20 October | Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | Qatar | 1–1 | 0 | 2000 AFC Asian Cup |
| 3. | 20 December | National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | South Korea | 1–1 | 0 | Friendly Match |

## Managerial statistics

    As of the start from 2024 season
Managerial record by club and tenure :
| Team | From | To | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record |
| Team | From | To | G | W | D | L | Win % |
| Criacao Shinjuku | 16 November 2023 | present | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— |
| Total | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— |

## Honours
### Kashiwa Reysol

* J.League Cup : 1999
* J2 League : 2010
* J1 League : 2011
* Japanese Super Cup : 2012

### Japan National Team

* AFC Asian Cup : 2000