is a former Japanese football player and manager. His elder brother Kiyoshi is also a former footballer.
Playing career Okuma was born in Saitama on January 19, 1969. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Hitachi (later Kashiwa Reysol) in 1991. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. In 1996, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Kyoto Purple Sanga. He played many matches in 1996 and he became a regular player in 1997. In 1998, he moved to Avispa Fukuoka and played in 1 season. He retired end of 1998 season.
Coaching career After retirement, Okuma started coaching career at Avispa Fukuoka in 1999. In 2005, he moved to Cerezo Osaka and served as coach. In 2007, he became a coach for Japan U-20 national team. In 2010, he returned to Cerezo Osaka and became a manager for youth team. In September 2014, top team manager Marco Pezzaiuoli was sacked for poor results. Okuma became a new manager as Pezzaiuoli successor. However Cerezo finished at the 17th place of 18 clubs in 2014 season. Cerezo was relegated to J2 League and Okuma resigned a manager. In 2015, he became a manager for youth team. In 2016, he became a manager for new team Cerezo Osaka U-23.
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 Total1991/92HitachiJSL Division 11601601992Football League161-1611993Kashiwa ReysolFootball League1621060232199420400002041995J1 League24000-2401996Kyoto Purple SangaJ1 League19020131341199731120503811998Avispa FukuokaJ1 League2103140281Total16388128119910
Managerial statistics Update; December 31, 2018J.League Data Site TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Cerezo Osaka20142014Cerezo Osaka U-232016presentTotal
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