is a Japanese professional football coach and former player who is the manager of club Júbilo Iwata.
Club career Akiba was born in Chiba on October 13, 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club JEF United Ichihara in 1994. He played many matches as defensive midfielder in 1995. However his opportunity to play decreased for injury in 1996. Although he moved to Avispa Fukuoka (1997) and Cerezo Osaka (1998), he could hardly play in the match. He moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata in 1999. He played as regular player and the club was promoted to J1 League end of 2003 season. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2004 season and he moved to Tokushima Vortis in 2005. He played many matches and he moved to Thespa Kusatsu in September 2006. He played until 2008. He moved to SC Sagamihara in 2009 and played as playing manager until 2010. He retired end of 2010 season.
National team career In April 1995, Akiba was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. He played full time in all 4 matches as central defender of three backs defense. In July 1996, he was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics. He played 1 match as substitute as defensive midfielder. Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.
Coaching career In 2009, when Akiba was player, he became a playing manager for SC Sagamihara. In 2010, he retired playing career and resigned as manager. In 2011, he signed with Mito HollyHock and became an assistant coach. In 2013, he moved to Thespakusatsu Gunma and became a manager. He resigned end of 2014 season.
On 2 December 2019, Akiba signed return with Mito HollyHock and became a manager, he was previously an assistant coach in 2011. He leave from the club in 2022 after two years as manager at Mito.
In April 2023, following the dismissal of Zé Ricardo, Akiba was appointed as manager of J2 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1994JEF United IchiharaJ1 League10000010199537110-381199616100902511997Avispa FukuokaJ1 League000030301998Cerezo OsakaJ1 League500010601999Albirex NiigataJ2 League35030204002000321302037120014300020450200241130-441200339040-4302004J1 League14000501902005Tokushima VortisJ2 League41010-420200621100-2112006Thespa KusatsuJ2 League11020-130200741020-430200827000-270Total40451902404475
Managerial statistics .J.League Data Site TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %SC Sagamihara20092010Thespakusatsu Gunma20132014Mito HollyHock20202022Total
Honours Club Shimizu S-Pulse J2 League: 2024
Personal life His cousin Nobuhide Akiba is also a footballer.
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