Shumpei Inoue
Shumpei Inoue was a prominent Japanese association football player known for his contributions to the sport in the early 20th century.
Inoue played for the Japan men's national football team in 1923, marking a significant year in his football career.
He played as a forward, a position that requires both skill and agility on the field.
Biography
Early Life
Shumpei Inoue was a Japanese football player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He graduated from Mikage Higher Normal School, which laid the foundation for his future in football.
Career
Inoue played as a forward for the Japan men's national football team in 1923. During his club career, he was associated with Osaka SC, a team that featured many notable players of the time, including Kiyoo Kanda and Yoshio Fujiwara. His national team career began in May 1923 when he was selected to represent Japan at the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Osaka. On May 24, he made his debut against the Republic of China, although Japan faced a tough match and lost 1-5. Despite this setback, Inoue's participation in the national team highlighted his role in the development of football in Japan during its formative years.
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Career & Clubs
After graduating from Mikage Higher Normal School, Inoue played for Osaka SC many Japan national team players Kiyoo Kanda, Shiro Azumi, Fukusaburo Harada, Usaburo Hidaka, Toshio Hirabayashi, Setsu Sawagata, Kikuzo Kisaka and Yoshio Fujiwara were playing in those days.
In May 1923, Inoue was selected Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka. At this competition, on May 24, he debuted against Republic of China. But Japan lost the matches (1-5).
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1923–1923)
- National team
- Japan
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1923–1923
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Identifiers & aliases
Shumpei Inoue was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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