Isao Iwabuchi
Isao Iwabuchi was a prominent Japanese football player who lived from 1933 to 2003.
He played for the Japan men's national football team from 1955 to 1958.
Iwabuchi played as a forward during his football career.
Biography
Early Life
Isao Iwabuchi was born on November 17, 1933, in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. He grew up with a passion for football, which would shape his future and lead him to a successful career in the sport.
Career
Iwabuchi's football journey began at Keio University, where he played for the Keio BRB, a team composed of players from his alma mater. During his time with the club, he achieved notable success, winning the Emperor's Cup in both 1954 and 1956. His talent on the field did not go unnoticed, and on January 5, 1955, while still a student, he made his debut for the Japan national football team in a match against Burma.
His international career flourished as he participated in the qualification for the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he scored a goal against South Korea. Japan secured their place in the Olympics through a drawing of lots, and Iwabuchi was selected to represent his country in Melbourne later that year. He continued to contribute to the national team, playing in the 1958 Asian Games and accumulating a total of 8 caps and 2 goals for Japan until 1958.
Legacy
Isao Iwabuchi's life came to a close on April 16, 2003, when he passed away from peritonitis in Tokyo at the age of 69. His contributions to Japanese football, both at the club and national levels, left a lasting impact on the sport in Japan, inspiring future generations of players.
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Career & Clubs
Iwabuchi was born in Tochigi Prefecture on November 17, 1933. He played for Keio BRB was consisted of his alma mater Keio University players and graduates. He won 1954 and 1956 Emperor's Cup at the club.
On January 5, 1955, when Iwabuchi was a Keio University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Burma. In June 1956, at 1956 Summer Olympics qualification against South Korea, he scored a goal. After the qualification, Japan won the qualification to 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne by the drawing of lots. In November, he was selected Japan for 1956 Olympics. He also played at 1958 Asian Games. He played 8 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1958. On April 16, 2003, Iwabuchi died of peritonitis in Tokyo at the age of 69.
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- Japan men's national football team (1955–1958)
- National team
- Japan
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1955–1958
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Isao Iwabuchi was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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