Hirokazu Ninomiya
Hirokazu Ninomiya was a prominent Japanese football player and manager who lived from 1917 to 2000.
He played for the Japan men's national football team from 1940 to 1954, contributing significantly to the sport during that era.
Ninomiya played as a forward, showcasing his skills in a pivotal position on the field.
Биография
Early Life
Hirokazu Ninomiya was born on November 22, 1917, in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He grew up with a passion for football, which would shape his future both as a player and a coach. Ninomiya attended Keio University, where he not only honed his skills on the field but also became a key player for the university's football team, Keio BRB, which consisted of players and graduates from his alma mater.
Playing Career
Ninomiya's professional football career began with the Japan men's national football team, where he played from 1940 to 1954. He made his debut on June 16, 1940, against the Philippines, marking a significant moment as it was Japan's first international match since the 1936 Summer Olympics. During his time with the national team, he played in six matches and scored one goal. His club career was marked by remarkable success, winning the Emperor's Cup seven times between 1936 and 1954.
Coaching Career
After World War II, Ninomiya transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of player-manager for the Japan national team during the 1951 Asian Games. He managed the team in three matches before resigning. His contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Legacy
Hirokazu Ninomiya passed away on March 7, 2000, in Tokyo due to pneumonia at the age of 82. His legacy in Japanese football remains significant, both for his achievements on the field and his role in shaping the future of the sport in Japan.
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Карьера и клубы
Ninomiya was born in Hyogo Prefecture on 22 November 1917. He played for Keio BRB was consisted of his alma mater Keio University players and graduates. He won Emperor's Cup 7 times (1936, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1951, 1952 and 1954).
On 16 June 1940, when Ninomiya was a Keio University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Philippines and Japan won the match. This match was the first match since 1936 Summer Olympics and the only match in the 1940s in Japan's International A Match due to World War II. After World War II, Japan national team was resumed activities in 1951. Ninomiya played as playing manager at 1951 Asian Games. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He played 6 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1954.
After World War II, in 1951, player Ninomiya named manager for Japan national team for 1951 Asian Games and he managed 3 matches as playing manager. After 1951 Asian Games, he resigned. On 7 March 2000, Ninomiya died of pneumonia in Tokyo at the age of 82. In 2006, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1940–1954)
- National team
- Japan
Наследие
Japan
Asian Games Bronze medal: 1951 Individual
Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006
Клубы
- Japan men's national football team1940–1954
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Japanese association football player and manager (1917–2000)
Hirokazu Ninomiya was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He also managed Japan national team.
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