Hisataka Okamoto facts for kids

Hisataka Okamoto, born on December 14, 1933, is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team. Okamoto was also a member of the Japan national football team.

Hisataka Okamoto: A Football Star

Playing for Clubs

Hisataka Okamoto was born in Japan. He was a student at Kwansei Gakuin University. While he was there, he played football with a special team called All Kwangaku. This team was made up of players from his university and graduates.

They were very successful! All Kwangaku won the Emperor's Cup twice. They won it in 1953 and again in 1955. The Emperor's Cup is a big football tournament in Japan. After finishing university, Okamoto went on to play for a club team called Hitachi.

Playing for Japan

Hisataka Okamoto also had the chance to play for his country. On January 2, 1955, he made his first appearance for the Japan national football team. This is called making your "debut." His first game was against the team from Burma.

In 1955, Okamoto played a total of 5 games for the Japan national team. He was an important part of the team during that year.

National Team Statistics

Here's a quick look at Hisataka Okamoto's games for the Japan national team:

External Links

• Japan National Football Team Database

See also

In Spanish: Hisataka Okamoto para niños