Naoemon Shimizu
Naoemon Shimizu was an early member of the Japan national football team, contributing to its formation just two years after its inception in 1921.
He played for Rijo Shukyu-Dan, where he won the Emperor's Cup in both 1924 and 1925.
Shimizu made his debut for the Japan national team in May 1923 during the Far Eastern Championship Games.
Biography
Early Life
Naoemon Shimizu was a prominent Japanese football player born in Hiroshima Prefecture. His early life laid the foundation for a remarkable career in football, where he would become one of the first players to represent Japan on the international stage.
Career
Shimizu began his football journey with Rijo Shukyu-Dan, a local club where he showcased his skills as a forward. His tenure at the club was marked by significant achievements, including winning the Emperor's Cup in both 1924 and 1925 alongside notable teammates such as Shizuo Miyama and Sachi Kagawa.
In 1923, Shimizu made history by being selected for the Japan national team, just two years after its formation. He debuted on May 23, 1923, during the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Osaka, where he played against the Philippines in Japan's first International A Match. The following day, he scored a goal against the Republic of China, although Japan faced defeats in both matches. Shimizu's contributions to the national team were significant, even though he only featured twice for Japan.
Legacy
Naoemon Shimizu's legacy is intertwined with the early development of Japanese football. As one of the first players to don the national jersey, he paved the way for future generations of footballers in Japan, leaving an indelible mark on the sport's history in the country.
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Career & Clubs
Shimizu was born in Hiroshima Prefecture. He played for his local club Rijo Shukyu-Dan where he won both the 1924 and the 1925 Emperor's Cup with his fellow club and national teammates Shizuo Miyama and Sachi Kagawa.
In May 1923, Shimizu was selected to play for the Japan national team at the 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka. At this competition, on May 23, he debuted against the Philippines. This match would be Japan's first International A Match featuring a first team. The next day, Shimizu played and scored a goal against the Republic of China; Japan would lose both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China). Shimizu would only feature twice for Japan.
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- Rijo Shukyu-Dan
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- Japan men's national football team (1923–1923)
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Naoemon Shimizu was a Japanese football player. He was an early member to play for the Japan national team, just two years after the national team's formation in 1921.
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