Daisuke Kimori

Daisuke Kimori is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who was currently a manager of Mito Hollyhock.

Playing career

Kimori was born in Saitama Prefecture on July 28, 1977. After graduating from Senshu University, he joined the J2 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2000. He played in many matches as midfielder during his first season. However he did not play in any games in 2002. In 2003, he moved to the J2 club Mito HollyHock. He became a regular player as an attacking midfielder and played often over two seasons. In 2005, he moved to the newly promoted J2 club, Thespa Kusatsu. He played often as a regular forward. In 2006, he moved to the Prefectural Leagues club Tonan SC Gunma. He retired at the end of the 2008 season.

After working as a coach for Mito HollyHock since 2012, Kimori took his first managerial post in December 2024, becoming manager of J1 League club Albirex Niigata. On 23 June 2025, he was sacked.
On 8 December 2025, Kimori was announcement official left from Tochigi SC at end of the 2025 season. Two days later at same month, Kimori was also announce official become manager of J1 League promoted club, Mito HollyHock from 2026 season.