Masao Uchino
Masao Uchino was a prominent Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He played for JEF United Chiba from 1957 to 1969, making a significant impact in Japanese football.
Uchino was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1955 to 1962, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
Biography
Early Life
Masao Uchino was born on April 21, 1934, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to a professional career in the sport.
Career
Uchino began his professional journey in football by joining Furukawa Electric after graduating from university. During his time with the club from 1957 to 1969, he made a significant impact, winning the Emperor's Cup in 1960, 1961, and 1964. In 1965, Furukawa Electric became part of the newly formed Japan Soccer League, where Uchino played 47 matches and scored 19 goals before retiring in 1969.
In addition to his club career, Uchino was a key player for the Japan national team from 1955 to 1962. He made his debut on January 2, 1955, against Burma while still a student. Uchino played a crucial role in Japan's qualification for the 1956 Summer Olympics, scoring an important goal against South Korea. He participated in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne and also competed in the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games, totaling 18 appearances and 3 goals for his national team.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Uchino transitioned into coaching. In 1966, he became a playing manager for Furukawa Electric, succeeding Ryuzo Hiraki, and later returned as a manager in 1979, following Mitsuo Kamata. Under his leadership, the club won the JSL Cup in 1982, marking a successful chapter in his coaching career before he resigned at the end of the 1983 season.
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Career & Clubs
Uchino was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on April 21, 1934. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Furukawa Electric. He won 1960, 1961 and 1964 Emperor's Cup. In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League. He played 47 games and scored 19 goals in the league. He retired in 1969.
On January 2, 1955, when Uchino was a Chuo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Burma. In June 1956, at 1956 Summer Olympics qualification against South Korea, he scored an important first 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 and 1962 Asian Games. He played 18 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1962.
In 1966, when Uchino played for Furukawa Electric, he became a playing manager as Ryuzo Hiraki successor and managed the club in 1 season. In 1979, he became a manager for the club as Mitsuo Kamata successor again. The club won 1982 JSL Cup. End of 1983 season, he resigned.
- Club
- JEF United Chiba (1957–1969)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1955–1962)
- National team
- Japan
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1955–1962
- JEF United Chiba1957–1969
Played together with
Ado OnaiwuJEF United Chiba · 2014- Akihiro HyodoJEF United Chiba · 2012–2014
- Akihiro TabataJEF United Chiba · 2001–2002
- Akira TakeuchiJEF United Chiba · 2011–2014
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosJEF United Chiba · 2009–2010
An Byong-junJEF United Chiba · 2015–2015
Andrew KumagaiJEF United Chiba · 2017
Arnold ScholtenJEF United Chiba · 1997–1998- Atsuhiko EjiriJEF United Chiba · 1990–1998
- Atsushi ItoJEF United Chiba · 2006–2008
- Atsushi ShiraiJEF United Chiba · 1997–1998
- Atsuto TataraJEF United Chiba · 2016
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Masao Uchino was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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