Hiroshi Saeki facts for kids
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| Full name | Hiroshi Saeki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 26, 1936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Empire of Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hiroshima Motomachi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ????–1966 | Yawata Steel | 22 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 22 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1958–1961 | Japan | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hiroshi Saeki (佐伯 博司, Saeki Hiroshi, born May 26, 1936) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He was born on May 26, 1936. Saeki played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team. He also played for the Japan national team.
Playing for Clubs
Hiroshi Saeki started his football journey in Hiroshima Prefecture. After finishing high school, he joined a team called Yawata Steel. This team was very important in Japanese football.
In 1965, Yawata Steel became part of a new league called the Japan Soccer League. This was a big step for football in Japan. Saeki played for Yawata Steel until he retired in 1966. During his time in the league, he played 22 games and scored 9 goals.
Playing for Japan
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, against Hong Kong.
He played a total of 4 games for the Japan national team. His international career lasted until 1961.
National Team Statistics
Here's a look at his games for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
See also
In Spanish: Hiroshi Saeki para niños
