Mitsuhisa Taguchi
Mitsuhisa Taguchi was a prominent Japanese football player who played as a goalkeeper from 1955 to 2019.
He spent his entire playing career with Urawa Red Diamonds from 1973 to 1984.
Taguchi was a key player for the Japan men's national football team from 1975 to 1984.
Biography
Early Life
Mitsuhisa Taguchi was born on February 14, 1955, in Akita, Japan. He developed a passion for football at a young age, which led him to pursue a career in the sport. After graduating from high school, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1973, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in his life.
Career
Taguchi's professional career took off when he joined the Urawa Red Diamonds, where he played from 1973 to 1984. During his time with the club, he achieved remarkable success, including winning the Japan Soccer League and the Emperor's Cup in his debut year. He quickly established himself as a key player, becoming the starting goalkeeper for the Japan men's national football team in 1975, replacing the established Kenzo Yokoyama. Taguchi was instrumental in the national team's journey, participating in the 1978 World Cup qualification and the 1980 Summer Olympics qualification. He played a total of 59 games for Japan until 1984 and was recognized as Best Eleven eight times, including seven consecutive years from 1977 to 1983.
Coaching and Legacy
After retiring from professional football in 1984, Taguchi transitioned into coaching, sharing his expertise with high school teams, including Aomori Yamada High School and Kokusai Gakuin High School. His contributions to Japanese football were significant, both on and off the field. Tragically, Mitsuhisa Taguchi passed away on November 12, 2019, in Tokyo due to respiratory failure, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan's notable football figures.
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Career & Clubs
Taguchi was born in Akita on February 14, 1955. After graduating from high school, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1973. In 1973, the club won the champions at Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup. In 1975, he debuted as a starting goalkeeper for Japan national team, replacing established starter Kenzo Yokoyama. In 1978, he was part of one of the club's most successful seasons, winning the Japanese treble; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup. The club also won 1980 Emperor's Cup, 1981 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1984. He played 161 games in the league. He was selected Best Eleven 8 times included for 7 years in a row (1977-1983).
On September 8, 1975, Taguchi debuted for Japan national team against South Korea. In 1977, he became a regular goalkeeper and played at 1978 World Cup qualification, 1978 Asian Games and 1980 Summer Olympics qualification. From 1982, he became a captain and played at 1982 Asian Games and 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 59 games for Japan until 1984.
Following his retirement from playing career, Taguchi worked as a coach for several high school teams, including those at Aomori Yamada High School and Kokusai Gakuin High School. On November 12, 2019, Taguchi died of respiratory failure in Tokyo at the age of 64.
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1973–1984)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1975–1984)
Clubs
- Urawa Red Diamonds1973–1984
- Japan men's national football team1975–1984
Played together with
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihisa SonobeUrawa Red Diamonds · 1983–1994
- Akinori MikamiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1988–1994
- Akira KitaguchiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1957–1966
Alessandro SantosUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2009- Alfred NijhuisUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–1998
Alpay ÖzalanUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2005
Andrzej KubicaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
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Identifiers & aliases
Mitsuhisa Taguchi was a Japanese footballer. A Japanese international, he spent his entire career with Mitsubishi Motors.
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