Eizo Yuguchi
In 1968, he received the Japan Soccer League Fighting Spirit Award for his outstanding performance.
Eizo Yuguchi was a prominent Japanese football player who played from 1945 to 2003.
He played for Cerezo Osaka from 1968 to 1972, contributing to the team's success during that period.
Biography
Early Life
Eizo Yuguchi was born on July 4, 1945, in Osaka, Japan. He pursued his education at Kansai University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Career
Yuguchi began his professional journey in 1968 when he joined Yanmar Diesel, his local club. Over the course of his career, he made a significant impact, helping the team secure the league championship in 1971 and winning the Emperor's Cup in both 1968 and 1970. He played a total of 66 games and scored 3 goals before retiring in 1972. His talent was not limited to club football; he also represented the Japan men's national football team from 1969 to 1970. Notably, he was part of the squad that competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where Japan won a bronze medal after a memorable victory against Spain.
Legacy
Yuguchi's contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when the 1968 Olympic team was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He was also awarded the Japan Soccer League Fighting Spirit Award in 1968. Tragically, Eizo Yuguchi passed away from stomach cancer on February 2, 2003, in Nara, at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who made significant strides for Japanese football on both club and international stages.
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Career & Clubs
Yuguchi was born in Osaka on July 4, 1945. After graduating from Kansai University, he joined his local club Yanmar Diesel in 1968. The club won the league champions in 1971. The club also won 1968 and 1970 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1972. He played 66 games and scored 3 goals in the league.
In October 1968, Yuguchi was selected Japan national team for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. At this competition, on October 18, he played against Spain and Japan won Bronze Medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1970 World Cup qualification and 1970 Asian Games. He played 5 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1970. On February 2, 2003, Yuguchi died of stomach cancer in Nara at the age of 57.
- Club
- Cerezo Osaka (1968–1972)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1969–1970)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Clubs
- Cerezo Osaka1968–1972
- Japan men's national football team1969–1970
Played together with
- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorCerezo Osaka · 1995–1995
Adriano Ferreira MartinsCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010- Aki ArimizuCerezo Osaka
Akihiro IenagaCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010- Akihiro NishimuraCerezo Osaka · 1981–1991
- Akihiro SakataCerezo Osaka · 2007–2009
- Akimasa TsukamotoCerezo Osaka
- Akinori NishizawaCerezo Osaka · 1995–2000
- Akinori NishizawaCerezo Osaka · 2001–2001
- Akinori NishizawaCerezo Osaka · 2002–2006
- Akinori NishizawaCerezo Osaka · 2009–2010
Akira KajiCerezo Osaka · 1998–2001
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Identifiers & aliases
Eizo Yuguchi was a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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