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Masami Ihara was born on 18 September, 1967 in Koka, Shiga, Japan, is a Japanese football manager (born 1967). Discover Masami Ihara's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

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Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 18 September, 1967
Birthday 18 September
Birthplace Koka, Shiga, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Masami Ihara Height, Weight & Measurements

At 56 years old, Masami Ihara height is 1.82 m and Weight 74 kg.

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Height 1.82 m
Weight 74 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Masami Ihara Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Masami Ihara worth at the age of 56 years old? Masami Ihara’s income source is mostly from being a successful manager. He is from Japan. We have estimated Masami Ihara's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Masami Ihara (井原 正巳) is a Japanese former footballer and manager.

He is the currently head coach of J1 League club of Kashiwa Reysol.

1930

He also was selected as part of the 30th Anniversary J.League Best Eleven.

1988

On January 27, 1988, when Ihara was a University of Tsukuba student, he debuted for Japan national team against United Arab Emirates.

1990

A defender, Ihara was captain of the Japan national team for more than a decade in the 1990s, together with striker Kazuyoshi Miura and Brazilian-born midfielder Ruy Ramos.

Ihara was rarely out of the spotlight in the emerging J1 League throughout the 1990s.

He spent most of his career with Yokohama F. Marinos and formed a key defensive partnership with the flamboyant Tsuyoshi Kitazawa at club level.

After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Nissan Motors (later Yokohama Marinos) and rapidly rose through the Marinos youth ranks to become a key player.

The long-serving Ihara was so important to his club that he was nicknamed Mister Marinos by many Japanese fans.

He formed the backbone of the club and also helped to bring on talented youngsters like Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and Shunsuke Nakamura.

After his debut, he became a regular player playing the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification and at the 1990 Asian Games.

1991

He was selected Best Eleven for six years in a row (1991–92 to 1997).

1992

In 1992, Japan won the AFC Asian Cup for the first time.

1994

However, at 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification, Japan failed to won for qualify to 1994 FIFA World Cup.

1995

After that, Ihara became a captain for Japan and played at 1995 King Fahd Cup and 1996 AFC Asian Cup.

1997

In 1997, at 1998 World Cup qualification, Japan achieved qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup for the first time.

1998

During the 1998 World Cup in France, the veteran sweeper's experience was crucial to Japan's survival in their very first World Cup appearance, forming a flat back three defence with strong centre-back Yutaka Akita as well as speedy fullbacks Eisuke Nakanishi (or strong centre-back Norio Omura).

Young Marinos goalkeeper, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi was Japan's first choice goalkeeper at the time.

After 1998 World Cup, he played at 1999 Copa América.

This competition was his last game for Japan.

1999

He played 122 games and scored 5 goals for Japan until 1999.

2000

After leaving Marinos, Ihara also spent a season with Júbilo Iwata (2000) and his last two seasons with Urawa Reds (2001–2002).

2002

He retired in 2002.

He played 341 games and scored 7 goals in the league.

2006

In 2006, Ihara became the assistant coach for the Japan U-23 national team and spent two years.

2009

He then became the assistant coach for club Kashiwa Reysol in 2009, being the caretaker on two occasions.

After a horrible three years of being at the bottom half of the table in the J2 League, Avispa Fukuoka then hired Ihara as their coach, replacing the former Marijan Pušnik.

Under Ihara, then club went on to win 24 games out of 42 and collected a total of 82 points, ending their regular season in third place.

Avispa then went on to the playoffs, where they beat V-Varen Nagasaki 1–0, and then drew 1–1 against Cerezo Osaka.

Avispa eventually ended up getting promoted to the J1 League as they were the higher-seeded team.

2012

Ihara's long standing record of 122 national team appearances was surpassed by Yasuhito Endo on October 16, 2012.

2016

Ihara's first match in charge of Avispa in the 2016 J1 League was a 2–1 away loss against Sagan Tosu.

The first win in the league was on their eighth match in a 1–0 away win in Tokyo against FC Tokyo.

2018

He resigned at the end of the 2018 season.

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