Shizuo Miyama
Shizuo Miyama was a prominent Japanese association football player known for his defensive skills.
He played for the local club Rijo Shukyu-Dan, contributing to its success in the 1920s.
Miyama represented the Japan men's national football team in 1923, participating in the Far Eastern Championship Games.
Biography
Early Life
Shizuo Miyama was born in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. He pursued his education at Keio University, a prestigious institution that laid the foundation for his future career in sports.
Club Career
After graduating, Miyama joined his local club, Rijo Shukyu-Dan, where he made significant contributions as a defender. His tenure at the club was marked by success, as he helped secure victories in the Emperor's Cup in both 1924 and 1925, playing alongside notable international players such as Naoemon Shimizu and Sachi Kagawa.
National Team Career
Miyama's skills on the field earned him a spot on the Japan national football team. In May 1923, he was selected to represent Japan at the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Osaka. He made his debut on May 23, 1923, in a historic match against the Philippines, which was Japan's first-ever International A Match. Despite the team's losses in both matches against the Philippines and the Republic of China, Miyama's participation marked a significant milestone in Japanese football history, as he played two games for his country during this tournament.
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Career & Clubs
Miyama was born in Hiroshima Prefecture. After graduating from Keio University, he played for his local club Rijo Shukyu-Dan. He won 1924 and 1925 Emperor's Cup with international players Naoemon Shimizu and Sachi Kagawa.
In May 1923, Miyama was selected Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka. At this competition, on May 23, he debuted against Philippines. This match is Japan team first match in International A Match. Next day, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1923.
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- Rijo Shukyu-Dan
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- Japan men's national football team (1923–1923)
Clubs
- Rijo Shukyu-Dancurrent
- Japan men's national football team1923–1923
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Identifiers & aliases
Shizuo Miyama was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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