Kazumi Tsubota
Kazumi Tsubota is a former Japanese association football player known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He played for Cerezo Osaka from 1979 until his retirement in 1992, making a total of 170 league appearances.
Tsubota was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1981 to 1984, earning 7 caps.
Biography
Early Life
Kazumi Tsubota was born on January 23, 1956, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Hosei University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for a promising athletic career.
Club Career
Tsubota began his professional journey in 1979 when he joined Yanmar Diesel, now known as Cerezo Osaka. Over the course of his 13-year tenure with the club, he made a significant impact, playing in 170 league games. His contributions helped the team secure the league championship in 1981, as well as victories in the JSL Cup in 1983 and 1984. Tsubota's dedication and performance on the field were instrumental in establishing Yanmar Diesel as a formidable force in Japanese football.
National Team Career
In addition to his club success, Tsubota represented the Japan men's national football team from 1981 to 1984. He made his debut on March 8, 1981, in a match against South Korea. Tsubota was part of the squad that competed in the qualification rounds for the 1984 Summer Olympics, ultimately playing in 7 international matches before his retirement from national duties in 1984. His contributions to the national team further solidified his legacy as a key figure in Japanese football history.
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Career & Clubs
Tsubota was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on January 23, 1956. After graduating from Hosei University, he joined Yanmar Diesel in 1979. The club won the league champions in 1981. The club also won 1983 and 1984 JSL Cup. He retired in 1992. He played 170 games in the league.
On March 8, 1981, Tsubota debuted for Japan national team against South Korea. In 1983 and 1984, he played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 7 games for Japan until 1984.
- Club
- Cerezo Osaka (1979–1992)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1981–1984)
Clubs
- Cerezo Osaka1979–1992
- Japan men's national football team1981–1984
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
Kazumi Tsubota is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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