Tsuyoshi Kunieda
Kunieda was part of the Japan men's national football team in 1969, participating in World Cup qualification matches.
Throughout his career, he played as a defender, showcasing his skills in a crucial position on the field.
After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Toyo Industries, where he won multiple league championships and Emperor's Cups.
Biography
Early Life
Tsuyoshi Kunieda was born on September 18, 1944, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Growing up in a region with a rich cultural and sporting heritage, he developed a passion for football early on. After completing his education at Chuo University, he took his first steps into professional football.
Career
Kunieda began his professional career in 1967 when he joined Toyo Industries, his local club. During his time with the team, he made a significant impact, helping them secure the league championship in 1967, 1968, and 1970. Additionally, the club triumphed in the Emperor's Cup in both 1967 and 1969. Over the course of his career, Kunieda played 38 league games and scored three goals before retiring in 1972.
In 1969, Kunieda was selected to represent the Japan men's national football team. He made his debut on October 16, 1969, during the World Cup qualification match against Australia, and played another match against South Korea shortly after. His contributions to the national team, although brief, were part of a pivotal time in Japanese football history as the country sought to establish itself on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Kunieda was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on September 18, 1944. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined his local club, Toyo Industries, in 1967. The club won the league championship in 1967, 1968, and 1970. The club also won the 1967 and 1969 Emperor's Cups. He retired in 1972. He played 38 games and scored three goals in the league.
In October 1969, Kunieda was selected by the Japan national team for the 1970 World Cup qualification. At qualification, on October 16, he debuted against Australia. On October 18, he also played against South Korea. He played two games for Japan in 1969.
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1967–1972)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1969–1969)
Clubs
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1967–1972
- Japan men's national football team1969–1969
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
Tsuyoshi Kunieda is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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