Takehiko Kawanishi
He played for the Japan men's national football team from 1959 to 1962, participating in eight international matches.
Kawanishi's club career began in 1961 with Toyo Industries, where he played until 1966.
He made his international debut against South Korea during the qualification for the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Early Life
Takehiko Kawanishi was born on October 9, 1938, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Rikkyo University, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to a career in the sport.
Career
Kawanishi began his professional football journey in 1961 when he joined Toyo Industries, his local club. In 1965, Toyo Industries became part of the newly formed Japan Soccer League, marking a significant milestone in Japanese football history. However, Kawanishi's playing career was relatively short-lived, as he retired in 1966 without having played in the league.
In addition to his club career, Kawanishi made notable contributions to the Japan men's national football team. He was selected to represent Japan during the qualification for the 1960 Summer Olympics while still a student at Rikkyo University. He made his debut on December 20, 1959, in a match against South Korea and went on to play a total of eight games for the national team until 1962. His experiences on the international stage helped shape the future of football in Japan, even if his club career did not reach the heights of the league play.
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Career & Clubs
Kawanishi was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on October 9, 1938. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he joined his local club Toyo Industries in 1961. In 1965, Toyo Industries joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1966. He did not play in the league.
In December 1959, when he was a Rikkyo University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1960 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on December 20, he debuted against South Korea. He played 8 games for Japan until 1962.
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1961–1966)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1959–1962)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1959–1962
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1961–1966
Played together with
- Akihiro SatoSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2005–2010
- Akinobu YokouchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1986–1995
- Akira KawaguchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1994
Anderson LopesSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2016
Anderson Patric Aguiar OliveiraSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2017- Andrey Gustavo dos SantosSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1995
Ante TomićSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2011–2011- Antônio Carlos SantosSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1996–1997
- Aritatsu OgiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1965–1976
- Atsushi NagaiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1998–1998
- Atsuyoshi FurutaSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1975–1984
Aurelio VidmarSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1998–1999
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Identifiers & aliases
Takehiko Kawanishi is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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