Takeshi Okada

Takeshi Okada is a Japanese former defender who became one of the country’s most influential football managers. He guided Japan to its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 1998 and later led the national team to the round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup. Okada also coached Consadole Sapporo to promotion, won a J1 title with Yokohama F. Marinos, and became owner of FC Imabari.