Fukusaburo Harada
Fukusaburo Harada was a prominent Japanese association football player known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He played for the Japan men's national football team in 1923, marking a significant moment in his career.
Harada was a goalkeeper, a crucial position in football that requires agility and quick reflexes.
Biography
Early Life
Fukusaburo Harada was a notable Japanese football player, recognized for his contributions to the sport during the early 20th century. His journey in football began in his youth, where he developed his skills and passion for the game, eventually leading him to play at a competitive level.
Career
Harada's professional career was marked by his role as a goalkeeper for the Japan men's national football team in 1923. He made his debut on May 23, 1923, during the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Osaka, where he faced the Philippines in what was Japan's first International A Match. Despite the team's losses against both the Philippines and the Republic of China, Harada's participation in these matches was a significant milestone in his career, as he played a total of two games for Japan that year. Additionally, he played for Osaka SC, a club formed by graduates of his alma mater high school, which included several other prominent players of the time, such as Kiyoo Kanda and Shiro Azumi.
Although Harada was selected for the 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games, he did not compete as he served as the reserve goalkeeper behind Yanosuke Watanabe. His contributions to the national team and club football during this formative period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of Japanese footballers.
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Career & Clubs
Harada played for Osaka SC was founded by his alma mater high school graduates and many Japan national team players Kiyoo Kanda, Shiro Azumi, Usaburo Hidaka, Toshio Hirabayashi, Setsu Sawagata, Kikuzo Kisaka, Yoshio Fujiwara and Shumpei Inoue were playing in those days.
In May 1923, Harada was selected Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka. At this competition, on May 23, he debuted against Philippines. This match is Japan team first match in International A Match. Next day, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1923. He was also selected Japan for 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games, but he did not compete, as he was the team's reserve goalkeeper behind Yanosuke Watanabe.
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- Japan men's national football team (1923–1923)
- National team
- Japan
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- Japan men's national football team1923–1923
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Identifiers & aliases
Fukusaburo Harada was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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