is a Japanese football manager and former player who play as a Defender. He currently manager of J3 League club, Reilac Shiga.
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.Kawasaki Frontale 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.Shimizu S-Pulse 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. V-Varen Nagasaki
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. 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 .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, (p. 116 out of 289)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, (p. 164 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup AFC Total2001Kyoto Purple SangaJ.League Div 2801000-902002J.League Div 12205050-32020032500030-280Total5506080-6902004Nagoya Grampus EightJ.League Div 12241160-29520052211031-2622006300010-40Total47521101-5972006Kyoto Purple SangaJ.League Div 11811010-201Total1811010-2012007Nagoya Grampus EightJ.League Div 1000000-00Total000000-002007Kyoto Sanga FCJ.League Div 241010--4202008J.League Div 12412030-29120092902041-35120102441160-315Total118513161-13772011Vegalta SendaiJ.League Div 12921041-34320122801061-351201326540103034520142311040-281Total10681527030131102015Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League1400030-170Total1400030-1702015Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League1200000-1202016J2 League23110--2412017J1 League1912120-2322018500050-100Total5927031-6932019V-Varen NagasakiJ2 League29110-301202025100-251Total54210-5522021Porvenir AsukaKansai Soccer League Div 14010-50Total4010-50Career total475232735743056230
Managerial statistics . TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Reilac Shiga31 July 2024presentTotal
Honours Manager Reilac Shiga J3/JFL Play-off winner: 2025
References
External links
Profile at Shimizu S-Pulse