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Hiroshi Saeki
佐伯 博司
Personal information
Full name Hiroshi Saeki
Date of birth (1936-05-26) May 26, 1936 (age 89)
Place of birth Hiroshima, Empire of Japan
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Hiroshima Motomachi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
????–1966 Yawata Steel 22 (9)
Total 22 (9)
International career
1958–1961 Japan 4 (0)
Medal record
Yawata Steel
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1965
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1966
Winner Emperor's Cup 1964
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1956
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1958
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1965
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hiroshi Saeki (born May 26, 1936) is a former Japanese soccer player. He was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position. Saeki also played for Japan's national soccer team.

Hiroshi Saeki's Soccer Journey

Playing for Clubs

Hiroshi Saeki was born in Hiroshima, Japan. After finishing high school, he joined a team called Yawata Steel. This team was very important in his career.

In 1965, Yawata Steel became part of a new and exciting league. This league was called the Japan Soccer League. Saeki played for Yawata Steel until he retired in 1966. During his time in the league, he played 22 games. He also scored 9 goals for his team.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Hiroshi Saeki also had the honor of playing for his country. He joined the Japan national team. His first game for Japan was on December 25, 1958. This match was against the Hong Kong team.

He played a total of 4 games for Japan. His time with the national team lasted until 1961.

National Team Game Record

Here is a quick look at his games for Japan:

Japan National Team
Year Games Played Goals Scored
1958 1 0
1959 1 0
1960 0 0
1961 2 0
Total 4 0

More Information

  • Japan National Football Team Database

See also

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