Announcement of Tomoaki Makino's Appointment as Head Coach of Shinagawa CC Top Team

• Tomoaki Makino, former Technical Advisor and Second Team Coach, will become the Head Coach of the Shinagawa CC Top Team in 2024.
• Makino, born in Hiroshima Prefecture, has a successful playing career in Japan and Germany.
• He aims to create a passionate and intense team, develop players, and become a role model for the community.

We are pleased to announce that Tomoaki Makino, who has been serving as the Technical Advisor and Second Team Coach, will assume the position of Head Coach of the Shinagawa CC Top Team starting from the 2024 season.

Tomoaki Makino:

- Date of Birth: May 11, 1987 (36 years old)
- Place of Birth: Hiroshima Prefecture
- Height/Weight: 182cm/77kg
- Team History: Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth-Sanfrecce Hiroshima-FC Cologne (Germany)-Urawa Reds-Vissel Kobe
- Career Appearances: J1 League: 415 games, 46 goals; J2 League: 41 games, 7 goals; J.League Cup: 46 games, 5 goals; Emperor's Cup: 32 games, 4 goals; AFC Champions League: 56 games, 5 goals; FIFA Club World Cup: 2 games, 0 goals; Bundesliga: 8 games, 0 goals
- National Team History: U-17 Japan National Team (2004), U-18 Japan National Team (2005), U-20 Japan National Team (2007), Japan National Team (2009-2019) - 38 international appearances, 4 goals
- Coaching History: Shinagawa CC Second Team Coach (2023)

In his own words, Tomoaki Makino expressed his enthusiasm for his new role as the Head Coach of the Shinagawa CC Top Team.

He aims to create a passionate, intense, and enjoyable team, and revolutionize adult soccer. He is committed to developing players, fostering team growth, and becoming a role model for the community, bringing even more vitality to the team. Makino is determined to work hard towards the goal, giving his all in every effort and battle, and creating the best possible future for Shinagawa CC.

He appreciates the support and asks for continued support from everyone involved with the club.