Tomoaki Makino (槙野 智章, Makino Tomoaki; born 11 May 1987) is a professional football manager and former Japanese footballer who played as a centre back. He has represented the Japan national team internationally until 2019. He is set to be manager of J2 League club, Fujieda MYFC from 2026.
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Club career
Makino was born in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima. In January 2012, he returned to J. League, loaned by 1. FC Köln to Urawa Red Diamonds, where he was coached again by his former Sanfrecce's coach, Mihailo Petrović.
Makino announcement retirement from football in 2022 after ending his career with Vissel Kobe and 16 years from professional football.
International career
In July 2007, Makino was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played 3 matches as center back and scored a goal in the match against Czech Republic.
Makino made his full international debut for Japan on 6 January 2010 in a 2011 Asian Cup qualification against Yemen. In May 2018 he was named in Japan's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Managerial career
On 23 November 2023, Makino announcement officially manager of Top team Kanagawa amateur club, Shinagawa CC from 2024 after joining from Second team in 2023.
After obtaining JFA Pro license on 8 December 2025, Makino announce official manager of J2 League club, Fujieda MYFC from 2026–27 season.
Career statistics
Club
As of the end 2022 season.
International
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Makino goal.
Managerial statistics
As of the start from 2026–27 season.
Honours
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
J. League Division 2: 2008
Japanese Super Cup: 2008
Urawa Red Diamonds
Emperor's Cup: 2018, 2021
J. League Cup: 2016
AFC Champions League: 2017
Suruga Bank Championship: 2017
Japan
EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013
Kirin Cup: 2009, 2011
AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2019
Individual
J.League Best XI: 2010, 2015, 2016
J. League Fair Play Award: 2010