Toshihiko Okimune
Toshihiko Okimune is a former Japanese football player known for his defensive skills.
He began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 1978, joining the club right after high school.
In 1979, Okimune was selected to represent the Japan national under-20 team at the World Youth Championship.
Biography
Early Life
Toshihiko Okimune was born on September 7, 1959, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Growing up in a region with a rich sporting culture, he developed a passion for football at an early age, which would shape his future career.
Career
After completing high school, Okimune joined the Japan Soccer League Division 1 club Kawasaki Frontale in 1978. His first season was challenging, as the club faced relegation to Division 2. Despite this setback, Okimune's determination and skills as a defender shone through. He also made significant contributions to the national teams, being selected for the Japan national under-20 team in 1979, where he played three matches during the World Youth Championship. Later, on August 30, 1981, he made his debut for the Japan men's national football team in a match against Malaysia, where he played two games in total for his country.
Legacy
Toshihiko Okimune's journey in football reflects the resilience and dedication of a player who faced challenges head-on. His contributions to both club and national teams have left a mark in Japanese football history, inspiring future generations of players.
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Career & Clubs
Okimune was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on September 7, 1959. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Soccer League Division 1 club Kawasaki Frontale in 1978. However, in first season, the club was relegated to Division 2.
In August 1979, Okimune was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship. He played 3 games. On August 30, 1981, he debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia. He played 2 games for Japan in 1981.
- Club
- Kawasaki Frontale (1978–1981)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (1979–1979)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1981–1981)
Clubs
- Kawasaki Frontale1978–1981
- Japan national under-20 association football team1979–1979
- Japan men's national football team1981–1981
Played together with
- Akira ItoKawasaki Frontale · 1995–2001
- Akira KonnoKawasaki Frontale · 2000–2006
- Akito FukumoriKawasaki Frontale · 2011
- Alan PinheiroKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2013
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKawasaki Frontale · 2002–2002
An Byong-junKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2016
Anderson Patric Aguiar OliveiraKawasaki Frontale · 2013–2013
André PausKawasaki Frontale · 1996–1997- Antônio Bento dos SantosKawasaki Frontale · 2002–2002
Ao TanakaKawasaki Frontale · 2017–2022- Arthur MaiaKawasaki Frontale · 2015–2015
- Atsushi YoneyamaKawasaki Frontale · 2006–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Toshihiko Okimune is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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