Eijun Kiyokumo facts for kids
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| Full name | Eijun Kiyokumo | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | September 11, 1950 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1966–1968 | Hikawa High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1972 | Hosei University | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1973–1982 | Furukawa Electric | 149 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 149 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1974–1980 | Japan | 42 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1990 | Furukawa Electric | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | JEF United Ichihara | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Japan U-20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Omiya Ardija | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Eijun Kiyokumo (清雲 栄純, Kiyokumo Eijun, born September 11, 1950) is a famous Japanese football player and manager. He was a strong defender who played for the Japan national team. After his playing career, he became a successful coach for several teams.
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Playing Career Highlights
Eijun Kiyokumo was born in Koshu, Japan, on September 11, 1950. He grew up loving football and became a talented player.
Club Success with Furukawa Electric
After finishing his studies at Hosei University, Kiyokumo joined the football club Furukawa Electric in 1973. He played as a defender for this team for many years.
- In 1976, his team had an amazing year. They won both the Japan Soccer League championship and the Emperor's Cup.
- They also won the JSL Cup twice, in 1977 and 1982.
- Kiyokumo was a very important player. He was chosen as one of the "Best Eleven" players in the league for three years in a row: 1974, 1975, and 1976.
- He played 149 games in the league and scored 6 goals before he retired in 1982.
Representing Japan: National Team
Eijun Kiyokumo also played for the Japan national team.
- He made his first appearance for Japan on September 28, 1974, in a game against South Korea.
- He played in important matches like the qualification rounds for the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
- He continued to play for Japan until 1980.
- Overall, he played 42 games for his country.
Coaching and Management Career
After he stopped playing, Kiyokumo decided to become a football manager.
Leading Furukawa Electric to Asian Glory
- In 1984, he became the manager of his old club, Furukawa Electric.
- He led the team to win the 1985–86 Japan Soccer League and the 1986 JSL Cup.
- His biggest achievement as a coach came in Asia. In 1986, Furukawa Electric won the 1986 Asian Club Championship. This was a huge moment because it was the first time a Japanese club had won this important Asian championship.
- He left the club in 1990.
Other Coaching Roles
- In 1992, Kiyokumo worked as a coach for the Japan national team.
- From 1994 to 1995, he returned to manage JEF United Ichihara, which was the new name for Furukawa Electric.
- In 1998, he became the manager for the Japan U-20 national team, helping younger players develop.
- In 1999, he joined Omiya Ardija as a general manager. He later took over as manager for a short time in October 2003.
External Links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Eijun Kiyokumo para niños
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