Shusaku Hirasawa
Shusaku Hirasawa is a former Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He played for Kashiwa Reysol from 1967 to 1978, making a significant mark in Japanese football.
Hirasawa was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1972 to 1974, contributing to the team's early international efforts.
Biography
Early Life
Shusaku Hirasawa was born on March 5, 1949, in Akita Prefecture, Japan. His passion for football began at a young age, leading him to pursue the sport seriously after graduating from high school.
Career
Hirasawa's professional career kicked off in 1967 when he joined Kashiwa Reysol, where he played as a midfielder. Over the course of his eleven-year tenure with the club, he made a significant impact, participating in 160 league matches and scoring 20 goals. His contributions helped Kashiwa Reysol secure several prestigious titles, including the Japan Soccer League championship and the Emperor's Cup in 1972, as well as the Emperor's Cup again in 1975 and the JSL Cup in 1976. Hirasawa retired from professional football in 1978.
In addition to his club success, Hirasawa also represented the Japan men's national football team. He made his debut on August 4, 1972, in a match against the Philippines. His international career included participation in the 1974 World Cup qualification and the 1974 Asian Games, where he played a total of 11 matches and scored one goal for his country until 1974.
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Career & Clubs
Hirasawa was born in Akita Prefecture on March 5, 1949. After graduating from high school, he joined Hitachi in 1967. In 1972, the club won the champions at Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup. The club won 1975 Emperor's Cup and 1976 JSL Cup. He retired in 1978. He played 160 games and scored 20 goals in the league.
On August 4, 1972, Hirasawa debuted for Japan national team against the Philippines. In 1973, he was selected by Japan for the 1974 World Cup qualification. He also played in the 1974 Asian Games. He played 11 games and scored one goal for Japan until 1974.
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1967–1978)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1972–1974)
Clubs
- Kashiwa Reysol1967–1978
- Japan men's national football team1972–1974
Played together with
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akimi BaradaKashiwa Reysol · 2009
Akira MatsunagaKashiwa Reysol · 1971–1982
Akira NishinoKashiwa Reysol · 1978–1990- Akiyoshi OhashiKashiwa Reysol
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2007–2007
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Aldieres Joaquim dos Santos NetoKashiwa Reysol · 1998–1998
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2008
An Yong-hakKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Shusaku Hirasawa is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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