is a Japanese football manager and former football player. He is the currently manager of J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.
Playing career Yokouchi was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on November 30, 1967. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1986. He played many matches as offensive midfielder. In 1992, the Japan Soccer League folded and the new J1 League was founded. However he did not play in many matches due to an injury and retired at the end of the 1995 season.
Managerial career After retiring, Yokouchi began his coaching career with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1996, primarily working with the youth team until 2002. In 2003, he transitioned to coaching the top team. The club achieved championship victories in 2012, 2013, and 2015 J1 League. However, in 2017, the club struggled with poor results, leading to the dismissal of manager Hajime Moriyasu in July. Yokouchi served as caretaker manager for one match during this period.Sanfrecce Hiroshima
On 25 December 2022, Yokouchi was appointed as the manager of J2 relegation club Jubilo Iwata for the upcoming 2023 season.Jubilo Iwata On 12 November 2023, Yokouchi led his team to promotion to the J1 League for the 2024 season after securing a 1–2 away victory against Tochigi SC on the final day.
On June 25th Yokouchi was appointed as manager of Montedio Yamagata.
Career statistics Club 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 Total1986/87MazdaJSL Division 100001987/8800001988/89JSL Division 21989/90131211521990/91295203151991/92JSL Division 1222402621992Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League-00404019932020519119940030003019952000-20Total688501729010
Managerial statistics . League matches only TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Sanfrecce Hiroshima2017Júbilo Iwata20232024Montedio Yamagata2025presentTotal
Honours Manager Júbilo Iwata Promotion to J1 League 2024
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