Yoshinori Shigematsu
He played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima starting in 1954, marking the beginning of his professional club career.
Shigematsu represented the Japan men's national football team in 1958, showcasing his talent on an international level.
He played as a forward, a position that allowed him to make significant contributions to his teams.
Biography
Early Life
Yoshinori Shigematsu was born on April 2, 1930, in Hiroshima, Japan. He showed an early interest in football, which would shape his future career. His passion for the sport led him to Keio University, where he not only honed his skills but also achieved significant success.
Career
Shigematsu's football career began in earnest when he joined Toyo Industries in 1954 after graduating from Keio University. During his time at Keio, he was part of the team that won the 1952 Emperor's Cup as a member of All Keio. His club career continued to flourish as he played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, where he contributed to the team's success in the Emperor's Cup, finishing as a finalist in both 1954 and 1957.
In addition to his club achievements, Shigematsu also made his mark on the international stage. He was selected for the Japan national team in May 1958, participating in the 1958 Asian Games. He made his debut on May 28, 1958, in a match against Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in his football journey. As a forward, Shigematsu's contributions to the game were notable, and he remains a respected figure in Japanese football history.
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Career & Clubs
Shigematsu was born in Hiroshima on April 2, 1930. When he played for Keio University, he won 1952 Emperor's Cup as a member of All Keio. After graduating from Keio University, he joined his local club Toyo Industries in 1954. He won the 2nd place at 1954 and 1957 Emperor's Cup. At 1954 Emperor's Cup, it was first Emperor's Cup finalist as a works team.
In May 1958, Shigematsu was selected Japan national team for 1958 Asian Games. At this competition, on May 28, he debuted against Hong Kong.
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1954–)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1958–1958)
Clubs
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1954current
- Japan men's national football team1958–1958
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
Yoshinori Shigematsu was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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