Toshio Hirabayashi
Toshio Hirabayashi was a notable Japanese association football player who made significant contributions to the sport.
He played for the Japan men's national football team in 1923, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
Hirabayashi played as a midfielder, a position that requires both skill and strategic thinking on the field.
Biography
Early Life
Toshio Hirabayashi was a Japanese football player known for his contributions to the sport during the early 20th century. After graduating from Kobe Higher Commercial School, he began his football career, showcasing his skills as a midfielder.
Club Career
Hirabayashi played for Osaka SC, a club that featured many prominent players of his time, including Kiyoo Kanda, Shiro Azumi, and Fukusaburo Harada. His time at Osaka SC helped him develop his abilities and gain recognition in the football community.
National Team Career
In May 1923, Hirabayashi was selected to represent the Japan national team at the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Osaka. He made his debut on May 23, 1923, in a match against the Philippines, which marked Japan's first-ever International A Match. The following day, he played against the Republic of China. Unfortunately, Japan lost both matches, with scores of 1-2 against the Philippines and 1-5 against the Republic of China. Throughout his brief national team career, Hirabayashi played in two games for Japan in 1923, leaving a mark in the early history of Japanese football.
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Career & Clubs
After graduating from Kobe Higher Commercial School, Hirabayashi played for Osaka SC many Japan national team players Kiyoo Kanda, Shiro Azumi, Fukusaburo Harada, Usaburo Hidaka, Setsu Sawagata, Kikuzo Kisaka, Yoshio Fujiwara and Shumpei Inoue were playing in those days.
In May 1923, Hirabayashi was selected Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka. At this competition, on May 23, he debuted against Philippines. This match is Japan team first match in International A Match. Next day, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1923.
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- Japan men's national football team (1923–1923)
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- Japan
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- Japan men's national football team1923–1923
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Toshio Hirabayashi was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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