Mitsunori Fujiguchi facts for kids

Mitsunori Fujiguchi (藤口 光紀, Fujiguchi Mitsunori, born August 17, 1949) is a former professional football player from Japan. He was a talented Midfielder who played for the Japanese national team. He was born in Maebashi, Gunma, on August 17, 1949.

Playing for Clubs: Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsunori Fujiguchi started his professional football journey after finishing his studies at Keio University. In 1974, he joined a team called Mitsubishi Motors. This club was very successful during his time there.

Early Success with Mitsubishi Motors

From his very first season in 1974, his team showed great skill. They finished in second place in the Japan Soccer League for four years in a row. This streak lasted until 1977, showing how consistently good they were.

Winning Major Titles in Japan

The year 1978 was a fantastic one for Fujiguchi and Mitsubishi Motors. They managed to win all three of Japan's biggest football titles:

• The Japan Soccer League (the main league championship)
• The JSL Cup
• The Emperor's Cup

This was a huge achievement, like winning a "treble" in football! The team continued their winning ways. They also won the 1980 Emperor's Cup, the 1981 JSL Cup, and the 1982 Japan Soccer League.

Fujiguchi's Club Career Highlights

Mitsunori Fujiguchi played for Mitsubishi Motors until he retired in 1982. During his time with the club, he played in 127 league games. He also scored 27 goals, which is impressive for a midfielder. His excellent performance was recognized when he was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team three times. This honor means he was considered one of the best players in the league in those years. He received this award in 1974, 1975, and 1978.

Playing for the Japan National Team

Mitsunori Fujiguchi also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Japan national team.

National Team Debut and Key Matches

His first game for the national team was on July 12, 1972. At that time, he was still a student at Keio University. He played against the Cambodia national team. He also took part in important international competitions. These included the qualification rounds for the 1974 World Cup and the 1976 Asian Cup.

Final Games for Japan

In 1978, Fujiguchi was chosen to play for Japan at the 1978 Asian Games. He played three games in this tournament. These matches were his last appearances for the national team. By the time he finished playing for Japan in 1978, he had played in 26 games and scored 2 goals for his country.

Club Statistics Overview

Here's a summary of Mitsunori Fujiguchi's performance in league games for Mitsubishi Motors:

National Team Statistics Overview

This table shows how many games Mitsunori Fujiguchi played and goals he scored for the Japanese national team each year:

More Information

• Japan National Football Team Database

See also

In Spanish: Mitsunori Fujiguchi para niños