Mikio Manaka(眞中 幹夫, Manaka Mikio; born May 22, 1969) is a Japanese former footballer. His younger brother Yasuo Manaka is also a former footballer.

Playing career

Manaka was born in Bando on May 22, 1969. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined JEF United Ichihara in 1992. From 1994, he played many matches as a centre back. He moved to Japan Football League club Brummell Sendai in 1997. However, he only made four appearances and moved to Omiya Ardija in 1998. In 1999, he moved to Japan Football League club Yokohama FC. The club were champions in 1999 and 2000 and were promoted to the J2 League. In July 2004, his younger brother Yasuo Manaka also came to the club. He retired with Yasuo at the end of the 2004 season.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupLeague CupTotal
1992JEF United IchiharaJ1 League-0000
199360101080
19942702000290
199548010-490
199620010140350
1997Brummell SendaiFootball League40203090
1998Omiya ArdijaFootball League22000-220
1999Yokohama FCFootball League16020-180
200019120-211
2001J2 League1710030201
200219010-200
200328200-282
20044000-40
Career total23041202102634

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