Akinobu Yokouchi: Manager Profile and Career Overview
Akinobu Yokouchi is a Japanese football manager currently managing Montedio Yamagata. Born on November 30, 1967, Yokouchi has established a notable career in Japanese football, demonstrating versatility as both a manager and assistant coach across various levels of the sport.
Early Career and Assistant Roles
Yokouchi began his managerial journey with extensive experience as an assistant coach. He served as an assistant manager for Japan’s U-23 team under Hajime Moriyasu from April 2021 to July 2021, contributing to one game during his tenure Transfermarkt. Prior to this, he held assistant roles with Japan U23 from January 2021 to March 2021 and with the senior Japan national team from September 2018 to January 2023, working alongside Moriyasu in 62 games Transfermarkt. He also contributed to the Japan U21 team in various capacities from 2017 to 2019, including caretaker and assistant manager positions.
Club Management
Yokouchi’s club management career includes stints with Júbilo Iwata and Montedio Yamagata. He managed Júbilo Iwata from February 2023 to January 2025, overseeing 90 matches with a points-per-game ratio of 1.36 Transfermarkt. Currently, he manages Montedio Yamagata, having taken the position on June 25, 2025, with a current points-per-game ratio of 1.73 Transfermarkt. He also briefly served as a caretaker manager for Sanfrecce Hiroshima from July 2017 to July 2017 and as an assistant manager for the club from February 2003 to January 2018 Transfermarkt.
Tactical Approach
Yokouchi’s preferred formation is 4-3-3 Transfermarkt. His average tenure as a coach is 0.70 years, indicating a pattern of focused and impactful leadership roles.
Recent Match Information – Montedio Yamagata
Montedio Yamagata, under the management of Akinobu Yokouchi, is scheduled to play Vegalta Sendai on March 22, 2026 Sofascore. The team also has upcoming matches against Vanraure on April 24 and Vegalta Sendai on April 28 Flashscore.
Squad Information – Montedio Yamagata
Key players for Montedio Yamagata include Thomas Heward-Belle, Tsubasa Shibuya, Ayumu Kawai, and Akira Silvano Disaro Flashscore. The team’s squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, contributing to a dynamic and competitive team.