Makoto Kakuda
角田 誠
FullnameMakoto Kakuda
Birth date10 July 1983 (age 43)
Birth placeUji, Kyoto, Japan
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
PositionDefender, Midfielder
Youthyears 11996–2001
Youthclubs 1Kyoto Purple Sanga
Years 12001–2003
Clubs 1Kyoto Purple Sanga
Caps 155
Goals 10
Years 22004–2007
Clubs 2Nagoya Grampus Eight
Caps 247
Goals 25
Years 32006
Clubs 3→ Kyoto Purple Sanga (loan)
Caps 318
Goals 31
Years 42007–2010
Clubs 4Kyoto Sanga FC
Caps 4118
Goals 45
Years 52011–2014
Clubs 5Vegalta Sendai
Caps 5106
Goals 58
Years 62015
Clubs 6Kawasaki Frontale
Caps 614
Goals 60
Years 72015–2018
Clubs 7Shimizu S-Pulse
Caps 759
Goals 72
Years 82019–2020
Clubs 8V-Varen Nagasaki
Caps 854
Goals 82
Years 92021
Clubs 9Porvenir Asuka
Caps 94
Goals 90
Totalcaps417
Totalgoals21
Nationalyears 12003
Nationalteam 1Japan U-20
Nationalcaps 14
Nationalgoals 10
Manageryears 12024–2025
Managerclubs 1Reilac Shiga
Club-updateend of 2021 season

Makoto Kakuda (角田 誠, Kakuda Makoto, born 10 July 1983) is a Japanese football manager and former player who play as a Defender.[1] He currently manager of J3 League club, Reilac Shiga.[2]

Playing career

Kakuda was born in Uji on 10 July 1983. He joined J2 League club Kyoto Purple Sanga (later Kyoto Sanga FC) from youth team in 2001. He debuted in May and Sanga was promoted to J1 League end of 2001 season. He became a regular player as left back of three back defence from 2002 and Sanga won the champions in 2002 Emperor's Cup first major title in the club history. However, Sanga finished at the bottom place in 2003 season and was relegated to J2.

In 2004, Kakuda moved to J1 club Nagoya Grampus Eight. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and right-side midfielder not only defender.

In May 2006, Kakuda was loaned to Kyoto Purple Sanga which was returned to J1 from 2006 season. He mainly played many matches as right side back. However, Sanga finished at the bottom place and was relegated to J2 again.

In 2007, Kakuda returned to Nagoya Grampus Eight. However, he moved to Kyoto Sanga FC in March. He played as regular player as centre back and Sanga won the 3rd place in 2007 season. In J1 from 2008 season, although he lost his regular position, he played many matches as defender and defensive midfielder. However Sanga finished at the 17th place in 2010 season and was relegated to J2.

In 2011, Kakuda moved to Vegalta Sendai. Although 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami occurred in Sendai immediately after the opening 2011 season, Kakuda played as regular defensive midfielder and Vegalta finished at the 4th place which is best results in the club history. In 2012 season, Vegalta won the 2nd place and qualified for 2013 AFC Champions League. Although the club results were sluggish from 2013, he played many matches as defensive midfielder until 2014.

In 2015, Kakuda moved to Kawasaki Frontale.[3] Although he played all 14 matches as regular center back until May, he could not play at all in the match from June.

In August 2015, Kakuda moved to Shimizu S-Pulse.[4] Although he played many matches as centre back, S-Pulse was relegated to J2 end of 2015 season first time in the club history. In 2016 season, S-Pulse won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1 in a year. However, he could hardly play in the match in 2018.

In 2019, Kakuda moved to V-Varen Nagasaki which was relegated to J2 from 2019 season. [5]

National team career

In November 2003, Kakuda was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2003 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played 4 matches as left back of three back defence.

Managerial career

On 31 July 2024, Kakuda became official first manager of Reilac Shiga for mid 2024 season.[6] On 14 December 2025, Kakuda was brought his club secure promotion to J3 League for the first time in their history from next season after draw against Azul Claro Numazu 1–1 and won aggregate 4–3 and ended 17 years in fourth tier.

Career statistics

Club

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Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupAFCTotal
2001Kyoto Purple SangaJ.League Div 2801000-90
2002J.League Div 12205050-320
20032500030-280
Total5506080-690
2004Nagoya Grampus EightJ.League Div 12241160-295
20052211031-262
2006300010-40
Total47521101-597
2006Kyoto Purple SangaJ.League Div 11811010-201
Total1811010-201
2007Nagoya Grampus EightJ.League Div 1000000-00
Total000000-00
2007Kyoto Sanga FCJ.League Div 241010--420
2008J.League Div 12412030-291
20092902041-351
20102441160-315
Total118513161-1377
2011Vegalta SendaiJ.League Div 12921041-343
20122801061-351
2013265401030345
20142311040-281
Total1068152703013110
2015Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League1400030-170
Total1400030-170
2015Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League1200000-120
2016J2 League23110--241
2017J1 League1912120-232
2018500050-100
Total5927031-693
2019V-Varen NagasakiJ2 League29110-301
202025100-251
Total54210-552
2021Porvenir AsukaKansai Soccer League Div 14010-50
Total4010-50
Career total475232735743056230

Managerial statistics

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TeamFromToRecord
GWDLWin %
Reilac Shiga31 July 2024present
Total

Honours

Manager

Reilac Shiga
  • J3/JFL Play-off winner: 2025

References

  1. ^
  2. ^ "New Manager for Reilac Shiga". reilac-shiga.co.jp. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ Kawasaki Frontale(in Japanese)
  4. ^ Shimizu S-Pulse(in Japanese)
  5. ^ V-Varen Nagasaki(in Japanese)
  6. ^ "ベガルタ仙台アカデミー 角田誠コーチ レイラック滋賀FC 監督就任のお知らせ". ベガルタ仙台. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  7. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 116 out of 289)
  8. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411338 (p. 164 out of 289)