Takahiro Shimada
Playing career. Shimada was born in Osaka Prefecture on February 9, 1965. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined Matsushita Electric (later "Gamba Osaka") in 1987. He became a regular player as center back from first season. In 1990, the club won the champions Emperor's Cup, which was the first major title in the club's history. He retired at the end of the 1997 season. Coaching career. After retirement, Shimada became a coach for Gamba Osaka in 1998. He mainly managed youth team until 2010.