Tadao Takayama
Tadao Takayama was a prominent Japanese football player who lived from 1904 to 1980.
He played for the Japan men's national football team in 1930, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Takayama played as a forward, showcasing his skills in a crucial attacking position.
Biography
Early Life
Tadao Takayama was born on June 24, 1904, in Tokyo, Japan, but he grew up in Kobe. His early exposure to football began during his time at the elementary school attached to Mikage Normal School in Higashinada-ku, Kobe, where he learned the game from 1911 to 1917. Takayama graduated from Kobe Ittchu (later known as Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School) in 1922, and he continued his education at the Eighth Higher School, which later became Nagoya University, before completing his studies at Tokyo Imperial University in 1931.
Career
Takayama's football career began at Kobe Icchu Club, which was formed by players and graduates from his high school. He achieved notable success with the club, winning the prestigious Emperor's Cup in 1927 alongside teammate Takeo Wakabayashi. His national team career took off in May 1930 when he was selected to represent Japan at the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Tokyo. During this tournament, he made his debut against the Philippines on May 25 and scored a goal against the Republic of China on May 29, contributing to Japan's championship victory. In total, he played two matches and scored one goal for the national team in 1930.
Legacy
Tadao Takayama's contributions to Japanese football during its formative years are significant. His experiences, including a shocking 0-8 defeat against a Czechoslovak military team in 1919, shaped his understanding of the game and influenced his playing style. Takayama's journey from a young boy learning football in Kobe to a national team player exemplifies the growth of football in Japan during the early 20th century, leaving a lasting impact on the sport in his country.
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Career & Clubs
He played for Kobe Icchu Club was consisted of his alma mater high school players and graduates. At the club, he won 1927 Emperor's Cup with Takeo Wakabayashi and so on.
In May 1930, when Takayama was a Tokyo Imperial University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1930 Far Eastern Championship Games in Tokyo and Japan won the championship. At this competition, on May 25, he debuted against Philippines. On May 29, he also played and scored a goal against Republic of China. He played 2 games and scored 1 goals for Japan in 1930.
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1930–1930)
Personal
Takayama was born in Tokyo on June 24, 1904. He grew up in Kobe. He learned soccer while he was student at the elementary school attached to Mikage Normal School in Higashinada-ku, Kobe from 1911 until 1917. He graduated from Kobe Ittchu [Kobe First Middle School] (later, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School) in 1922, Eighth Higher School (under the prewar education system, later, Nagoya University) and Tokyo Imperial University in 1931. The biggest shock was the total defeat with the score of 0–8 in the friendly match held on September 22, 1919, between Kobe Icchu and Czechoslovak military team which utilized the strategy of using short passes that the students of Kobe Icchu didn't imagined. They assumed that the attack method for making a goal was the British style of using cross.
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1930–1930
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Tadao Takayama was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.
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