Kunitaka Sueoka facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Kunitaka Sueoka | |||||||||
| Date of birth | February 1, 1917 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Empire of Japan | |||||||||
| Date of death | November 10, 1998 (aged 81) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| Hiroshima Daiichi High School | ||||||||||
| Waseda University | ||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| Waseda WMW | ||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||
| 1940 | Japan | 1 | (0) | |||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Kunitaka Sueoka (末岡 圀孝, born February 1, 1917 – died November 10, 1998) was a Japanese football player. He played as a defender and was known for his time with Waseda University and the Japan national team.
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Kunitaka Sueoka: A Japanese Football Star
Kunitaka Sueoka was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on February 1, 1917. He became a talented football player. He is remembered for his skills on the field.
Playing for Clubs
Sueoka played football for Waseda University. With his team, he won the 1938 Emperor's Cup. This was a big achievement for him and his teammates, including Sei Fuwa and Shogo Kamo.
He also helped his team reach second place in the 1939 Emperor's Cup. After university, he played for Waseda WMW. This team was made up of players and graduates from Waseda University.
In 1940, his team again took second place in the 1940 Emperor's Cup. This tournament was the last Emperor's Cup held before World War II. The competition was stopped from 1941 to 1945 due to the war.
Representing Japan
Kunitaka Sueoka also played for the Japan national team. He made his first appearance on June 16, 1940. At that time, he was still a student at Waseda University.
His debut match was against the Philippines. Japan won this game. This match was very important. It was the first international game for Japan since the 1936 Summer Olympics. It was also the only international match Japan played in the 1940s because of World War II.
Kunitaka Sueoka passed away in November 1998. He was 81 years old.
Career Statistics
Here are Kunitaka Sueoka's statistics for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1940 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
See also
In Spanish: Kunitaka Sueoka para niños
