Kenji Tochio facts for kids

Kenji Tochio (橡尾 健次, Tochio Kenji, born May 26, 1941) is a former Japanese football player. He was a defender. Tochio also played for the Japan national team.

Kenji Tochio's Football Journey

Kenji Tochio was born on May 26, 1941. He grew up to become a talented football player. He played as a defender. This position is important for stopping the other team from scoring goals.

Playing for Clubs

After finishing high school, Kenji Tochio joined a football club called Furukawa Electric SC. This team later became known as JEF United Chiba. In 1965, a new league started in Japan. It was called the Japan Soccer League. Furukawa Electric was one of the first teams to join this league.

Tochio played many games for Furukawa Electric. He played 61 games in the league. He also scored 1 goal during his time there. He stopped playing professional football in 1970.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Kenji Tochio also had the chance to play for his country. He joined the Japan national team. His first game for Japan was on May 28, 1961. They played against the Malaya team. In total, he played 2 games for Japan in 1961.

National Team Statistics

Here is a quick look at Kenji Tochio's games for the Japan national team:

See Also

• In Spanish: Kenji Tochio para niños