Tatsuya Shiji
Tatsuya Shiji is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He played for the Japan men's national football team in 1961, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Shiji played as a forward, showcasing his scoring abilities on the field.
Biography
Early Life
Tatsuya Shiji was born on October 20, 1938, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Kwansei Gakuin University, where he not only honed his skills in football but also made a significant mark by winning the 1959 Emperor's Cup as part of the Kwangaku Club, which comprised players from his university.
Playing Career
Shiji's football career took off when he joined the Japan men's national football team in 1961. He made his debut on May 28, 1961, while still a student at Kwansei Gakuin University, and impressively scored a goal in his first match against Malaya. Following his national team stint, he played for his local club, Toyota Motors, contributing to the development of football in Japan.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Shiji transitioned into coaching, taking the helm at Toyota Motors in 1965. Under his leadership, the club joined the Japanese Regional Leagues in 1966 and achieved remarkable success by being promoted to the Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 2 in 1972 and then to Division 1 in 1973. His tenure as a manager ended in 1974, but his contributions to the sport left a lasting impact on Japanese football.
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Career & Clubs
Shiji was born in Aichi Prefecture on October 20, 1938. When he was a Kwansei Gakuin University student, he won 1959 Emperor's Cup as a member of Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he played for his local club Toyota Motors.
On May 28, 1961, when Shiji was a Kwansei Gakuin University student, he debuted and scored a goal for Japan national team against Malaya.
In 1965, Shiji became a manager for Toyota Motors. In 1966, the club joined Japanese Regional Leagues. He promoted the club to new division Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 2 in 1972 and JSL Division 1 in 1973. He resigned in 1974.
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- Japan men's national football team (1961–1961)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1961–1961
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Identifiers & aliases
Tatsuya Shiji is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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