15 Facts About Tetsuji Hashiratani

Tetsuji Hashiratani is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Tetsuji Hashiratani's elder brother Koichi Hashiratani is a former footballer.

Tetsuji Hashiratani joined Japan Soccer League side Nissan Motors in 1987.

Tetsuji Hashiratani moved to Verdy Kawasaki in 1992 when professional league J1 League was founded.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was a central player in golden era in both clubs history.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was selected Best Eleven for 6 years in a row.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was capped 72 times and scored 6 goals for the Japan national team from 1988 to 1995.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was a member of the Japan team for the 1992 Asian Cup which Japan won.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was the captain when Japan's hope to play in the 1994 World Cup finals was dashed by a late Iraqi equaliser in the final qualifier, the match that the Japanese fans now refer to as the Agony of Doha.

Tetsuji Hashiratani succeeded Takeshi Okada as the manager of Consadole Sapporo at the beginning of the 2002 season.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was a coach at Tokyo Verdy from 2006 to 2007.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was promoted to the manager of the club in 2008 but fired by the Verdy after the season.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was called back to professional managing once more, as he was announced to lead Mito HollyHock from the 2011 season.

Tetsuji Hashiratani was signed to manage J3 League-team Gainare Tottori from the 2016 season, but he lasted only season before signing for JFL's Vanraure Hachinohe.

Tetsuji Hashiratani signed with Giravanz Kitakyushu as Hitoshi Morishita successor in June 2018.