Michio Ashikaga facts for kids
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| Full name | Michio Ashikaga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | May 22, 1950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kawabe, Akita, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1966–1968 | Akita Commercial High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1978 | Mitsubishi Motors | 132 | (36) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 132 | (36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1971–1975 | Japan | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michio Ashikaga (足利 道夫, Ashikaga Michio, born May 22, 1950) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented Midfielder who played for Mitsubishi Motors and the Japan national team.
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Michio Ashikaga: A Football Star
Michio Ashikaga was born in Akita Prefecture, Japan, on May 22, 1950. He became a well-known football player in Japan. He played as a midfielder, helping his teams both defend and attack.
Early Club Career and Success
After finishing high school, Michio Ashikaga joined the Mitsubishi Motors football club in 1969. This club was very successful during his time there. They won the top league, the Japan Soccer League, three times. These victories happened in 1969, 1973, and 1978.
The team also won other important tournaments. They lifted the Emperor's Cup in 1971, 1973, and 1978. In 1978, they also won the JSL Cup. Michio Ashikaga played 132 games for Mitsubishi Motors. He scored 36 goals during his time with the club. He retired from playing club football in 1978.
Playing for the Japan National Team
Michio Ashikaga also had the honor of playing for the Japan national football team. He was first chosen for the national team in September 1971. This was for the qualification games for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He made his first appearance for Japan on September 23, 1971. This game was against the Malaysian team. He also played in the qualification matches for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. In total, Michio Ashikaga played 7 games for Japan. His last game for the national team was in 1975.
External links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Michio Ashikaga para niños
