Koichi Sugiyama (footballer)

Koichi Sugiyama
杉山 弘一
Sugiyama managing Albirex Niigata (S) in 2011
Personal information
Full name Koichi Sugiyama
Date of birth (1971-10-27) October 27, 1971
Place of birth Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Kyoto Sanga (Assistant Manager)
Youth career
1987–1989 Takatsuki Minami High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1993 Osaka University of Commerce
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1998 Urawa Reds 106 (1)
1999–2002 Tokyo Verdy 63 (1)
2003 Albirex Niigata 6 (0)
Total 175 (2)
Managerial career
2004–2009 Urawa Red Diamonds (youth)
2010–2013 Albirex Niigata (S)
2014 Ayutthaya
2015 Kashiwa Reysol (assistant)
2016 BBCU
2016 Chainat Hornbill
2017–2018 Blaublitz Akita
2019 Nara Club
2021– Kyoto Sanga (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Koichi Sugiyama (杉山 弘一, Sugiyama Koichi; born October 27, 1971) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He is currently the assistant manager of J1 League club, Kyota Sanga.