# Takafumi Yoshimoto

Takafumi Yoshimoto (吉本 岳史, Yoshimoto Takafumi, born May 13, 1978) is a Japanese football manager and former player who play as a Defender. He last manager of Kochi United SC until 2024.

## Playing career

Yoshimoto was born in Kochi Prefecture on May 13, 1978. After graduating from Fukuoka University, he joined J1 League club Nagoya Grampus Eight in 2001. On November 17, he debuted as substitute center back from the 89th minute against JEF United Ichihara. However he could only play this match at the club. In June 2002, he moved to J2 League club Yokohama FC. He played many matches as center back with Shinya Sakoi. In 2003, he moved to J2 club Mito HollyHock. He became a regular player as center back and played many matches until 2007. In 2008, he moved to J2 club Yokohama FC again. Although he played many matches, he could not become a regular player and retired end of 2009 season. In 2012, he signed with Prefectural Leagues club Blancdieu Hirosaki FC and became a player manager. He played many matches as regular player and the club was promoted to Regional Leagues from 2013. He retired end of 2017 season.

## Managerial career

In 2012, Yoshimoto signed with Prefectural Leagues club Blancdieu Hirosaki FC and became a player manager. The club was promoted to Regional Leagues from 2013. He managed the club until end of 2017 season.
In 2020, he was assistant manager of his hometown club, Kochi United SC. In 2022, he was promoted from assistant manager to manager of his hometown club Kochi United SC. On 7 December 2024, Yoshimoto was brought his club secure promotion to J3 League for the first time in history from next season after defeat YSCC Yokohama 0-2 in second leg J3/JFL play-offs and win aggregate 1-3. Yoshimoto leave from the club in 2024 after contract has ended.

## Club statistics

| Club performance | Club performance | Club performance | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | Japan | Japan | League | League | Emperor's Cup | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | J.League Cup | Total | Total |
| 2001 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | J. League Div 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | J. League Div 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Yokohama FC | J. League Div 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | Mito HollyHock | J. League Div 2 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 34 | 0 |
| 2004 | Mito HollyHock | J. League Div 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 15 | 2 |
| 2005 | Mito HollyHock | J. League Div 2 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 31 | 6 |
| 2006 | Mito HollyHock | J. League Div 2 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 5 |
| 2007 | Mito HollyHock | J. League Div 2 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 4 |
| 2008 | Yokohama FC | J. League Div 2 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | Yokohama FC | J. League Div 2 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Prefectural Leagues | | | - | - | - | - | | |
| 2013 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Regional Leagues | 18 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Regional Leagues | 16 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 16 | 5 |
| 2015 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Regional Leagues | 16 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 16 | 2 |
| 2016 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Regional Leagues | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 15 | 1 |
| 2017 | Blancdieu Hirosaki | Regional Leagues | 17 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 17 | 1 |
| Total | Total | Total | 277 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 30 |

## Managerial statistics

    As of the end 2024 season.
Managerial record by club and tenure :
| Team | From | To | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record |
| Team | From | To | G | W | D | L | Win % |
| Blancdieu Hirosaki | 2012 | 2017 | 97 | 59 | 14 | 24 | 060.82 |
| Kochi United | 2022 | 2024 | 98 | 41 | 23 | 34 | 041.84 |
| Total | Total | Total | 195 | 100 | 37 | 58 | 051.28 |

## Honours
### Manager
#### Blancdieu Hirosaki

* Aomori Prefecture 1st Division : 2012
* Tohoku Soccer League Div. 2 : 2014

#### Kochi United SC

* J3/JFL Play-off winner: 2024