Kuniharu Nakamoto
During his time at NKK SC, the club achieved second place in the Japan Soccer League for three consecutive years from 1985 to 1987.
Kuniharu Nakamoto is a former Japanese association football player known for his defensive skills.
He played for NKK SC from 1982 until his retirement in 1991, making a significant mark in Japanese football.
Biography
Early Life
Kuniharu Nakamoto was born on October 29, 1959, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Career
Nakamoto began his professional journey in football when he joined Nippon Kokan, later known as NKK SC, in 1982. Over the next nine years, he made a significant impact at the club, helping them secure a second-place finish in the Japan Soccer League for three consecutive years from 1985 to 1987. His crowning achievement with NKK SC came in 1987 when the team won the JSL Cup. Nakamoto retired from professional football in 1991.
In addition to his club career, Nakamoto represented Japan on the international stage. He was selected for the Japan national under-20 team in 1979, participating in the World Youth Championship and playing three matches. Later, in September 1987, he made his debut for the Japan men's national football team during the qualification rounds for the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he played five games in total.
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Career & Clubs
Nakamoto was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on October 29, 1959. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Nippon Kokan (later NKK) in 1982. From 1985, the club won 2nd place for 3 years in a row. In 1987, the club won JSL Cup. He retired in 1991.
In August 1979, when Nakamoto was a Chuo University student, he was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship. He played 3 matches. In September 1987, he was selected Japan national team for 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on September 2, he debuted against Thailand. He played 5 games for Japan in 1987.
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- NKK SC (1982–1991)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (1979–1979)
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- Japan men's national football team (1987–1987)
Clubs
- Japan national under-20 association football team1979–1979
- NKK SC1982–1991
- Japan men's national football team1987–1987
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Kuniharu Nakamoto is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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