Seiichi Sakiya facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Seiichi Sakiya | ||
| Date of birth | December 1, 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1968 | Sanyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1981 | Nippon Steel | 193 | (48) |
| Total | 193 | (48) | |
| National team | |||
| 1971–1972 | Japan | 3 | (0) |
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Seiichi Sakiya (崎谷 誠一, born December 1, 1950) is a former Japanese football player. He was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position to score goals. Sakiya played for a club team called Nippon Steel and also represented his country on the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs: Nippon Steel
Seiichi Sakiya was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on December 1, 1950. After finishing high school, he joined a football club called Yawata Steel in 1969. This club later changed its name to Nippon Steel.
Sakiya played for Nippon Steel for many years. He was a dedicated player until he retired in 1981. During his time with the club, he played in 193 games. He was also a great scorer, getting 48 goals for his team.
Representing Japan: National Team Journey
In September 1971, Seiichi Sakiya was chosen to play for the Japan national football team. This was a big honor, as he got to represent his country. He was selected for the qualification games for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
His first game for Japan was on September 27, 1971, against the Philippines. Sakiya played a total of 3 games for the Japan national team between 1971 and 1972.
Japan National Team Stats
Here is a quick look at his games and goals for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Special Achievements and Awards
Seiichi Sakiya received a special award during his career. He won the Japan Soccer League Fighting Spirit award in 1969. This award is given to players who show great determination and effort on the field.
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