Nobutoshi Kaneda
Kaneda was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1977 to 1984, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
Nobutoshi Kaneda is a former Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He played for Nissan Motors SC from 1980 to 1991, making a significant impact in Japanese football.
Biography
Early Life
Nobutoshi Kaneda was born on February 16, 1958, in Fuchu, Hiroshima, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for a remarkable athletic career.
Career
Kaneda began his professional journey in football when he joined Nissan Motors SC in 1980. Over the course of his eleven-year tenure with the club, he made a significant impact, playing 157 games and scoring 21 goals. His contributions helped the team secure the Emperor's Cup in 1983 and 1985, and from 1988 to 1990, Nissan Motors achieved a historic feat by winning all three major titles in Japan: the Japan Soccer League, the JSL Cup, and the Emperor's Cup for two consecutive seasons. Kaneda was recognized for his exceptional performance by being selected as one of the Best Eleven in 1983.
In addition to his club success, Kaneda also had a notable international career. He debuted for the Japan men's national football team on June 15, 1977, at the young age of 19, scoring a goal against South Korea, which made him the youngest goal scorer in the team's history. He represented Japan in the 1978 and 1982 Asian Games, ultimately playing 58 matches and scoring 6 goals for his country until 1984. Kaneda's legacy in Japanese football is marked by his skillful play as a midfielder and his contributions to the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Kaneda was born in Fuchu, Hiroshima on February 16, 1958. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Nissan Motors in 1980. The club won the 1983 and 1985 Emperor's Cups. From 1988 to 1990, the club won all three major titles in Japan: the Japan Soccer League, the JSL Cup, and the Emperor's Cup for two consecutive seasons. He retired in 1991. He played 157 games and scored 21 goals while in the league. He was selected as one of the Best Eleven in 1983.
On June 15, 1977, when Kaneda was a Chuo University student, he debuted and scored a goal for the Japan national team against South Korea. At this time, he was 19 years and that was a record for the youngest goal scorer in the Japan national team. He was selected to play for Japan in the 1978 and 1982 Asian Games. He played 58 games and scored 6 goals for Japan until 1984.
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- Nissan Motors SC (1980–1991)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1977–1984)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1977–1984
- Nissan Motors SC1980–1991
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Identifiers & aliases
Nobutoshi Kaneda is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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