Hisataka Okamoto facts for kids

Hisataka Okamoto (born December 14, 1933) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward. Okamoto was known for his skills on the field. He played for the Japan national team. He also played for university teams and a professional club.

Early Life and Club Career

Hisataka Okamoto was born on December 14, 1933, in Japan. He started his football journey early. While he was a student at Kwansei Gakuin University, he became a successful player.

Winning the Emperor's Cup

During his time at university, Okamoto played for a team called All Kwangaku. This team was made up of players from Kwansei Gakuin University. They won the prestigious Emperor's Cup twice. They won it in 1953 and again in 1955. The Emperor's Cup is one of the oldest and most important football tournaments in Japan.

Playing for Hitachi

After finishing university, Okamoto continued his football career. He joined the club team called Hitachi. This was a professional club where he played after his successful university years.

National Team Career

Hisataka Okamoto also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Japan national team.

International Debut

Okamoto made his first appearance for the Japan national team on January 2, 1955. At that time, he was still a student at Kwansei Gakuin University. His debut match was against the Burma team.

National Team Appearances

In 1955, Okamoto played a total of 5 games for the Japan national team. These were his only international matches. He showed his talent on the national stage during that year.

National Team Statistics

Here is a summary of Hisataka Okamoto's appearances for the Japan national team: