Ichiro Hosotani facts for kids
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| Full name | Ichiro Hosotani | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 21, 1946 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hyogo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1962–1964 | Kobe High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1965–1968 | Waseda University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1978 | Mitsubishi Motors | 140 | (58) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 140 | (58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1978 | Japan | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ichiro Hosotani (細谷 一郎, Hosotani Ichirō, born January 21, 1946) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward and was known for his time with Mitsubishi Motors and the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Ichiro Hosotani was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, on January 21, 1946. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined a professional team called Mitsubishi Motors in 1969.
Early Success with Mitsubishi Motors
His first year with Mitsubishi Motors was amazing! The team won the league championship. They also won the Emperor's Cup in 1971, which is another big football competition in Japan.
Winning More Titles
In 1973, Hosotani's team had another fantastic year. They won both the Japan Soccer League and the Emperor's Cup again. This showed how strong the team was and how important he was to their success.
A Golden Year: 1978
The year 1978 was truly special for Ichiro Hosotani and Mitsubishi Motors. They achieved a rare "treble" by winning all three major Japanese football titles:
- The Japan Soccer League
- The JSL Cup
- The Emperor's Cup
This was a huge accomplishment! After this incredible season, Hosotani decided to retire from club football at the end of 1978. During his career with Mitsubishi Motors, he played in 140 league games and scored 58 goals.
Playing for Japan
Ichiro Hosotani also had the honor of playing for his country.
Debut for the National Team
On July 13, 1978, when he was 32 years old, he made his first appearance for the Japan national team. His debut match was against the Iraq team.
International Games
In total, Ichiro Hosotani played four games for the Japan national team in 1978. He scored one goal for his country during these matches.
External Links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Ichiro Hosotani para niños
