Rihei Sano facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rihei Sano | ||
| Date of birth | September 21, 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Empire of Japan | ||
| Date of death | March 26, 1992 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Japan | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Waseda University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Waseda WMW | |||
| National team | |||
| 1936 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
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Rihei Sano (佐野 理平, Sano Rihei, September 21, 1912 – March 26, 1992) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career
Sano was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on September 21, 1912. He played for Waseda WMW was consisted of his alma mater Waseda University players and graduates.
National team career
| Miracle of Berlin (1936 Olympics 1st round v Sweden on August 4) |
In 1936, when Sano was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. At this competition, on August 4, he debuted against Sweden. Japan completed a come-from-behind victory against Sweden. The first victory in Olympics for the Japan and the historic victory over one of the powerhouses became later known as "Miracle of Berlin" (ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan. In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. On August 7, he also played against Italy. He played 2 games for Japan in 1936.
Sano died on March 26, 1992 at the age of 79.
National team statistics
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1936 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
See also
In Spanish: Rihei Sano para niños
