Takaji Mori
Takaji Mori was a prominent Japanese football player and manager who made significant contributions to the sport from 1943 to 2011.
He played for Urawa Red Diamonds from 1967 to 1977, where he became a key player in the club's history.
Mori represented the Japan men's national football team from 1966 to 1976, earning 56 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Биография
Early Life
Takaji Mori was born on November 24, 1943, in Fukuyama, Japan. He began his football journey at Waseda University, where he showcased his talent as a midfielder. During his time at the university, he achieved significant success, winning the Emperor's Cup in both 1963 and 1966.
Club Career
After graduating, Mori joined Mitsubishi Motors, which later became known as Urawa Red Diamonds, in 1967. Over the course of his decade-long career with the club, he played 146 league matches and scored 28 goals. His contributions helped the team secure league championships in 1969 and 1973, as well as Emperor's Cup victories in 1971 and 1973. Mori was recognized for his exceptional performance by being selected to the Japan Soccer League Best Eleven five times before retiring in 1977.
National Team Career
Mori's international career began in 1964 when he was selected for the Japan national team for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, although he did not play. He made his debut in 1966 against Singapore during the Asian Games and went on to represent Japan in the 1968 Summer Olympics, where the team won a bronze medal. Over his national team career, he played 56 matches and scored 2 goals until 1976.
Coaching Career and Legacy
After retiring as a player, Mori transitioned into coaching, becoming the manager of the Japan national team in 1981. He led the team through various competitions, including the 1986 Asian Games. Later, he managed Urawa Reds and Avispa Fukuoka but faced challenges in both roles. Mori's contributions to Japanese football were recognized when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Sadly, he passed away on July 17, 2011, from renal pelvis cancer, the same day Japan's women's national team won the Women's World Cup, marking a historic moment for Japanese football.
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Карьера и клубы
Mori was born in Fukuyama on November 24, 1943. He played for Waseda University. He won 1963 and 1966 Emperor's Cup at university. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1967. The club won the league champions in 1969 and 1973. The club also won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1977. He played 146 games and scored 28 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven 5 times.
In October 1964, when Mori was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But he did not play in the match. On December 16, 1966, he debuted against Singapore at 1966 Asian Games. In 1968, he was selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He played in all matches and Japan won bronze medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. In 1970, he also played at 1970 Asian Games. He played 56 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1976.
After retirement, in November 1980, Mori became a coach for Japan national team under new manager Saburo Kawabuchi. Mori was promoted to manager in April 1981. He managed at 1982 Asian Games and 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. At 1986 World Cup qualification in 1985, Japan defeated Singapore, North Korea and Hong Kong to reach the final round of the East Asian zone to play South Korea. Japan lost 1–3 on aggregate. Mori then led the team to the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul and resigned following the team's failure to reach the second round. In 1992, Mori became a manager for Urawa Reds. However, Urawa Reds finished at the bottom place in J1 League first season and he resigned. In 1998, he signed with Avispa Fukuoka and he managed the club in 1 season. In 2006, Mori was selected to the Japan Football Hall of Fame. On July 17, 2011, he died of renal pelvis cancer in Meguro, Tokyo at the age of 67. That day was the day Japan women's national team won 2011 Women's World Cup, Japan won the world champions for the first time through men and women.
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1967–1977)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1966–1976)
Наследие
Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: (5) 1969, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975 Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006
Клубы
- Japan men's national football team1966–1976
- Urawa Red Diamonds1967–1977
Играл вместе с
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
Ado OnaiwuUrawa Red Diamonds- Adriano Gerlin da SilvaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2001–2001
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2012–2012
- Akihiro TabataUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–2002
- Akihisa SonobeUrawa Red Diamonds · 1983–1994
- Akinori MikamiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1988–1994
- Akira KitaguchiUrawa Red Diamonds · 1957–1966
Alessandro SantosUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2009- Alfred NijhuisUrawa Red Diamonds · 1997–1998
Alpay ÖzalanUrawa Red Diamonds · 2004–2005
Andrzej KubicaUrawa Red Diamonds · 2000–2000
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Japanese association football player and manager (1943-2011)
Takaji Mori was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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