Hisashi Tsuchida
Hisashi Tsuchida is a former Japanese association football player known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He played for Urawa Red Diamonds from 1989 until his retirement in 2000.
Tsuchida played as a goalkeeper throughout his football career.
Biography
Early Life
Hisashi Tsuchida was born on February 1, 1967, in Okayama, Japan. He pursued higher education at Osaka University of Economics, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to a professional career.
Club Career
Tsuchida began his professional journey in 1989 when he joined the Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors, which later became known as Urawa Red Diamonds. As a goalkeeper, he made a significant impact on the team, particularly from 1991 onwards. He became the regular goalkeeper for the club during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. However, his career faced challenges due to injuries, which limited his playtime starting in 1996. By 1999, he was unable to participate in any matches and ultimately retired at the end of the 2000 season alongside his rival, Yuki Takita.
National Team Career
In addition to his club success, Tsuchida was also recognized at the national level. In 1988, while still a student, he was selected for the Japan national "B team" to compete in the Asian Cup. He played one match during the tournament, although this appearance is not officially counted by the Japan Football Association as a full national team cap due to the nature of the team being a "B team."
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Career & Clubs
Tsuchida was born in Okayama on February 1, 1967. After graduating from Osaka University of Economics, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1989. He played many matches as goalkeeper from 1991. In 1992, the Japan Soccer League folded and a new league was founded J1 League. He battled with Yuki Takita for the position for a long time. He played as the regular goalkeeper in 1994 and 1995. However he lost his regular position due to injury in 1996, and his opportunity to play decreased from 1997. He could not play at all in the matches from 1999. He retired with rival Takita at the end of the 2000 season.
In 1988, when Tsuchida was an Osaka University of Economics student, he was selected by the Japan national "B team" for the 1988 Asian Cup. At this competition, he played one game. However, the Japan Football Association doesn't count it as a Japan national team match due to it being a "B team" not "the first team".
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1989–2000)
Clubs
Played together with
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro KamedaUrawa Red Diamonds
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihisa SonobeUrawa Red Diamonds · 1983–1994
- Akinori MikamiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1988–1994
- Akira KitaguchiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1957–1966
Alessandro SantosUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2009- Alfred NijhuisUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–1998
Alpay ÖzalanUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2005
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