Noritaka Hidaka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Noritaka Hidaka | ||
| Date of birth | May 29, 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Saitama Urawa High School | |||
| Rikkyo University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1971–1977 | Nippon Steel | 114 | (50) |
| Total | 114 | (50) | |
| National team | |||
| 1972–1973 | Japan | 4 | (0) |
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Noritaka Hidaka (日高 憲敬, Hidaka Noritaka, born May 29, 1947) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. He also played for the Japan national team, representing his country in international matches.
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Playing for Clubs
Noritaka Hidaka was born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 29, 1947. He loved football from a young age.
University Football
While he was a student at Rikkyo University, Noritaka Hidaka showed great talent in football. In 1969, his university team reached the final of the Emperor's Cup. This is a very important football tournament in Japan. His team finished in second place, which was a big achievement for a university team. In fact, they were the last university team to reach the final of the Emperor's Cup!
Professional Career
After finishing university, Hidaka joined a professional team called Nippon Steel in 1971. He played for this team until he retired in 1977. During his time with Nippon Steel, he played in 114 league games. He was a fantastic scorer, getting 50 goals for his team.
Playing for Japan
Noritaka Hidaka also had the honor of playing for his country, the Japan national team.
National Team Debut
His first game for the Japan national team was on September 14, 1972. He played against the South Korea team. It's a very special moment for any player to represent their country for the first time!
World Cup Qualification
In 1973, he also took part in the qualification matches for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where countries from all over the world compete. He played a total of 4 games for Japan until 1973.
National Team Statistics
Here's a quick look at Noritaka Hidaka's games and goals for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
See also
In Spanish: Noritaka Hidaka para niños
