Taizo Kawamoto was a prominent Japanese football player and manager, known for his contributions to the national team from 1934 to 1954.
He played for the Japan men's national football team for two decades, from 1934 to 1954.
Kawamoto played as a forward, showcasing his scoring ability throughout his career.
Биография
Early Life
Taizo Kawamoto was born on January 17, 1914, in Seto, Japan. He pursued his education at Waseda University, where he not only studied but also honed his football skills, eventually becoming a prominent player for the university's team, Waseda WMW. This club was composed of players and graduates from Waseda, and under Kawamoto's influence, they achieved notable success, finishing second in the 1940 Emperor's Cup.
Football Career
Kawamoto's football career took off when he was selected for the Japan national team in May 1934, while still a student. He made his debut in the Far Eastern Championship Games, scoring against the Dutch East Indies. His most significant achievement came during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he scored a goal against Sweden, contributing to Japan's historic victory known as the "Miracle of Berlin." After World War II, he continued to represent Japan, playing in the 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification and the 1954 Asian Games. Remarkably, on May 3, 1954, he became the oldest player to represent Japan at the age of 40 years and 106 days.
Coaching Career and Legacy
Transitioning from player to coach, Kawamoto served as an assistant coach for the Japan national team during the 1956 Summer Olympics. He later became the head coach for the 1958 Asian Games, although Japan did not perform well under his leadership, leading to his resignation. Kawamoto passed away on September 20, 1985, in Osaka due to stomach cancer. His contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2005, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in the sport's history in Japan.
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Карьера и клубы
Kawamoto was born in Seto on January 17, 1914. He played for Waseda WMW, which consisted of players and graduates of his alma mater. The club won second place at the 1940 Emperor's Cup. In 1941, Kawamoto served in the military during World War II and was detained in the Soviet Union following the war for four years (see Japanese prisoners of war in the Soviet Union). In December 1949, he returned to Japan when he was 35 years old, and became a player at Osaka SC. Osaka SC won second place at the Emperor's Cup three times, in 1951, 1952, and 1953.
In May 1934, when Kawamoto was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted and scored a goal against Dutch East Indies. In 1936, he was selected Japan for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and scored a goal against Sweden. Japan completed a come-from-behind victory against Sweden. The first victory in Olympics for the Japan and the historic victory over one of the powerhouses became later known as "Miracle of Berlin" (ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan. In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. After World War II, Kawamoto played at 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification and 1954 Asian Games. He was also a member of Japan as player and assistant coach for 1956 Summer Olympics, but he did not compete. He played 9 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1954. On May 3, 1954, he made history by becoming the oldest player to play for Japan national team at the age of 40 years and 106 days.
In 1956, Kawamoto served as assistant coach under manager Shigemaru Takenokoshi for 1956 Summer Olympics. In 1958, Kawamoto named a manager for Japan national team as Hidetoki Takahashi successor for 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo. At the 1958 Asian Games, Japan competed against the Philippines and Hong Kong. However, Japan lost both games and he resigned after the competition. On September 20, 1985, Kawamoto died of stomach cancer in Osaka at the age of 71. In 2005, he was posthumously selected for the Japan Football Hall of Fame.
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- Japan men's national football team (1934–1954)
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- Japan men's national football team1934–1954
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Japanese association football player and manager (1914–1985)
Taizo Kawamoto was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for and later managed the Japan national team.
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