Daiki Tamori

1. Overview

Daiki Tamori (田森 大己_{Tamori Daiki}^Japanese), also known by his nickname "Tamosan" (タモさん_Tamosan^Japanese), is a Japanese former professional footballer and current manager/coach. Born on August 5, 1983, in Shōbara, Hiroshima Prefecture, he is 70 in ^{(179 cm)} tall and weighs 161 lb ^{(73 kg)}. He is also right-footed. He primarily played as a midfielder, specifically a defensive midfielder, but also had experience as a center-back. His professional playing career spanned from 2006 to 2018, featuring prominently for Ventforet Kofu, Ehime FC, Kyoto Sanga FC, and FC Gifu in the J.League. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles, serving various clubs, including Ehime FC, FC Gifu, and Roasso Kumamoto.

2. Early Life and Youth Career

Daiki Tamori began his football journey at a young age, joining Shobara Football Club (庄原フットボールクラブ_{Shobara Futtobōru Kurabu}^Japanese) in 1990. His talent was recognized, leading him to join the youth system of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, a prominent J.League club. From 1996 to 1998, he played for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima Junior Youth (サンフレッチェ広島ジュニアユース_{Sanfuretche Hiroshima Junia Yūsu}^Japanese) team. He then progressed to the Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth (サンフレッチェ広島ユース_{Sanfuretche Hiroshima Yūsu}^Japanese) team, playing there from 1999 to 2001. During his youth career, he was notably coached by Shigekazu Nakamura (中村重和_{Nakamura Shigekazu}^Japanese), and his teammate during this period included Takuya Miyamoto (宮本卓也_{Miyamoto Takuya}^Japanese). Tamori primarily excelled as a defensive midfielder during his youth years. In 2000, he played a crucial role in the Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth team's first victory in the All Hiroshima Football Championship (全広島サッカー選手権大会_{Zen Hiroshima Sakkā Senshuken Taikai}^Japanese), which earned the team a spot in the prestigious Emperor's Cup.

Following his youth career, Tamori continued his football development at Hosei University (法政大学_{Hōsei Daigaku}^Japanese), where he played for the university's football club from 2002 to 2005. At Hosei University, he demonstrated his versatility by playing both as a defensive midfielder and a center-back. He significantly contributed to the team's success, helping them achieve a runner-up finish in the Kantō University Football League (関東大学サッカーリーグ戦_{Kantō Daigaku Sakkā Rīgu-sen}^Japanese).

3. Playing Career

Daiki Tamori's professional playing career began after his university years. In 2005, he joined Ventforet Kofu as a trainee, participating in their team training sessions. His performance earned him a professional contract, and he officially became a member of Ventforet Kofu for the 2006 season. He remained with the club until 2008, experiencing both the J1 League and J2 League during his tenure there. Known for his abundant work rate and quick pressing, Tamori was a diligent presence on the field. However, after the 2008 season, he was released by Ventforet Kofu.

In 2009, Tamori moved to Ehime FC, where he played for four seasons until 2012. He made significant contributions to the club's performance in the J2 League. On August 30, 2009, he scored his first J.League goal against Tokyo Verdy in a J2 League match at Ehime Prefectural Comprehensive Athletic Park Athletics Stadium.

Following his time at Ehime FC, Tamori joined Kyoto Sanga FC in December 2012 through a complete transfer. He remained with Kyoto Sanga for three seasons, from 2013 to 2015, continuing to play in the J2 League. In November 2015, his contract with Kyoto Sanga expired, leading to his departure from the club.

In 2016, Tamori signed with FC Gifu. He quickly established himself as a key player, often starting matches as a defensive midfielder or center-back due to his strong defensive capabilities. He played for FC Gifu for three seasons, from 2016 to 2018, contributing to their efforts in the J2 League. His final season as a professional player was in 2018, after which his contract with FC Gifu expired. In January 2019, he officially announced his retirement as a player. His J.League debut was on March 17, 2007, in a J1 League match against Urawa Red Diamonds at Saitama Stadium 2002.

4. Managerial and Coaching Career

After his retirement as a professional footballer in January 2019, Daiki Tamori transitioned into a career in coaching.

He began his coaching journey by returning to his former club, Ehime FC, where he served as a top team coach for two seasons, from 2019 to 2020.

In 2021, Tamori moved to another of his former clubs, FC Gifu, taking on the role of top team coach for that season. Following the 2021 season, he transitioned into an academy coaching position within FC Gifu, a role he held from 2022 to 2023, focusing on youth development.

For the 2024 season, Daiki Tamori joined Roasso Kumamoto as a youth coach. On December 25, 2024, it was announced that he would be promoted to the top team coach for Roasso Kumamoto starting in the 2025 season.

5. Affiliated Clubs

This list provides a comprehensive chronological overview of the football clubs Daiki Tamori was associated with throughout his youth, amateur, and professional playing career, as well as his coaching and managerial positions.

• 1990: Shobara Football Club
• 1996-1998: Sanfrecce Hiroshima Junior Youth
• 1999-2001: Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth
• 2002-2005: Hosei University
• 2006-2008: Ventforet Kofu
• 2009-2012: Ehime FC
• 2013-2015: Kyoto Sanga FC
• 2016-2018: FC Gifu

• Coaching Career**

6. National and Representative Career

During his playing career, Daiki Tamori had opportunities to represent his region in national competitions. In 2001, he was selected for the Hiroshima Prefecture team to participate in the National Sports Festival.

7. Achievements and Honours

• All Hiroshima Football Championship (2000)

8. See also

• List of people from Hiroshima Prefecture
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima F.C. Youth Academy
• List of Hosei University people
• List of Ventforet Kofu players
• List of Ehime FC players
• List of Kyoto Sanga F.C. players
• List of FC Gifu players

9. External links

• [https://www.jleague.jp/club/kyoto/player/detail/600079/ Daiki Tamori at J.League]
• [https://www.fc-gifu.com/team/profile/mf07.html Profile at FC Gifu (archived)]
• [https://data.j-league.or.jp/SFIX04/?player_id=5943 J.League Player Data Site]