Katsuyuki Kawachi
Katsuyuki Kawachi is a former Japanese association football player known for his contributions to the sport.
He played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima from 1978 to 1987, marking a significant period in his football career.
Kawachi represented the Japan men's national football team in 1979, showcasing his skills on an international level.
Biography
Early Life
Katsuyuki Kawachi was born on April 27, 1955, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Osaka University of Commerce, where he laid the groundwork for his future career in football.
Career
Kawachi began his professional football journey in 1978 when he joined his local club, Toyo Industries, which later became known as Mazda. During his time with the club, he played a significant role in their campaign, helping them secure second place in the 1978 Emperor's Cup. Despite the club's struggles in Division 2, Kawachi showcased his talent as a midfielder, ultimately playing 92 games and scoring 11 goals in Division 1 before retiring in 1987.
In addition to his club career, Kawachi also represented the Japan men's national football team. He made his debut on June 16, 1979, in a match against South Korea, and went on to play three games for the national team that year. His contributions to Japanese football during this period were notable, as he was part of a generation that helped elevate the sport in the country.
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Career & Clubs
Kawachi was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on April 27, 1955. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined his local club, the Toyo Industries (later Mazda) in 1978. Although the club won second place in the 1978 Emperor's Cup, the club performance was not good and he also played in Division 2. He retired in 1987. He played 92 games and scored 11 goals in Division 1.
On June 16, 1979, Kawachi debuted for Japan national team against South Korea. He played 3 games for Japan in 1979.
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1978–1987)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1979–1979)
Clubs
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1978–1987
- Japan men's national football team1979–1979
Played together with
- Akihiro SatoSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2005–2010
- Akinobu YokouchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1986–1995
- Akira KawaguchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1994
Anderson LopesSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2016
Anderson Patric Aguiar OliveiraSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2017- Andrey Gustavo dos SantosSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1995
Ante TomićSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2011–2011- Antônio Carlos SantosSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1996–1997
- Aritatsu OgiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1965–1976
- Atsushi NagaiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1998–1998
- Atsuyoshi FurutaSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1975–1984
Aurelio VidmarSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1998–1999
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Identifiers & aliases
Katsuyuki Kawachi is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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