George Kobayashi facts for kids
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| Full name | George Kobayashi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 29, 1947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–1976 | Yanmar Diesel | 92 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 92 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1972 | Japan | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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George Kobayashi (小林 ジョージ, Kobayashi George, born November 29, 1947) is a former Japanese footballer. He was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He played as a midfielder, a player who helps both attack and defend on the field. George Kobayashi also played for the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs
George Kobayashi was born in Brazil on November 29, 1947. He later moved to Japan. In 1971, he joined a football club called Yanmar Diesel. This club was very successful during his time there.
Yanmar Diesel won the league championship three times. They were champions in 1971, 1974, and 1975. The team also won the Emperor's Cup in 1974. This is another important football competition in Japan.
George Kobayashi played for Yanmar Diesel until 1976, when he retired from playing club football. He played in 92 league games and scored 7 goals during his career with the club. His great performance earned him a spot in the "Best Eleven" team for the Japan Soccer League in both 1974 and 1975. The "Best Eleven" is like an all-star team of the best players in the league.
Playing for Japan
George Kobayashi also had the honor of playing for his country. He joined the Japan national team. His first game for Japan was on July 16, 1972. They played against the Sri Lanka team. In total, he played 3 games for Japan in 1972.
National Team Statistics
Here are George Kobayashi's statistics for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Awards and Achievements
George Kobayashi received special recognition for his skills:
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1974, 1975
More Information
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: George Kobayashi para niños
