Kashima Antlers boss Toninho Cerezo has had a remarkable two seasons with his J. League Division One club despite his short coaching experience.
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Cerezo, 46, had coached at two clubs -- Brazilian clubs Atletico Mineiro and Vitoria both in 1999 -- before taking the helm of the J. League side in January 2002 thanks to an offer from his old Brazil teammate and Kashima technical director Zico.