Shigeo Sugimoto
Shigeo Sugimoto was a prominent Japanese football player who lived from 1926 to 2002.
He played for the Japan men's national football team from 1951 to 1954.
Sugimoto was known for his skills as a midfielder on the field.
Biography
Early Life
Shigeo Sugimoto was born on December 4, 1926, in Kobe, Japan. He pursued his education at Kwansei Gakuin University, where he developed his passion for football, laying the foundation for his future career in the sport.
Career
After graduating, Sugimoto joined Hankyu Railways in 1948, marking the beginning of his professional football journey. He also played for Kwangaku Club, a team composed of players and alumni from his university. During his time with Kwangaku Club, Sugimoto achieved significant success, winning the Emperor's Cup in 1950, 1953, and 1955. His national team career began in March 1951 when he was selected to represent Japan in the 1951 Asian Games, which was the first game for the national team after World War II. Sugimoto made his debut against Iran on March 7, 1951, and went on to play three matches for Japan until 1954.
Legacy
Shigeo Sugimoto's contributions to Japanese football are remembered fondly, particularly his role in the national team's early post-war efforts. He was part of the squad that won a bronze medal at the 1951 Asian Games. Sugimoto passed away on April 2, 2002, in Nishinomiya due to kidney failure, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated midfielder who played a pivotal role in the development of football in Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Sugimoto was born in Kobe on December 4, 1926. After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he joined Hankyu Railways in 1948. He also played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. At the club, he won 1950, 1953 and 1955 Emperor's Cup.
In March 1951, Sugimoto was selected Japan national team for Japan team first game after World War II, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He played 3 games for Japan until 1954. On April 2, 2002, Sugimoto died of kidney failure in Nishinomiya at the age of 75.
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- Japan men's national football team (1951–1954)
Legacy
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1951–1954
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Identifiers & aliases
Shigeo Sugimoto was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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