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) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1968 | Sanyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1981 | Nippon Steel | 193 | (48) |
| Total | 193 | (48) | |
| International career | |||
| 1971–1972 | Japan | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Seiichi Sakiya (born December 1, 1950) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented forward who played for the Japan national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Seiichi Sakiya was born in Hiroshima, Japan. 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 key player for his team. He played in 193 league games and scored 48 goals. He stopped playing professional football in 1981.
Playing for Japan
In September 1971, Seiichi Sakiya was chosen to play for the Japan national team. This was for the qualification games for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He played his first game for Japan on September 27, 1971, against the Philippines. He played a total of 3 games for the national team until 1972.
Japan National Team Games
Here is a quick look at his games for the national team:
| Japan National Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Games Played | Goals Scored |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Awards and Recognition
Seiichi Sakiya received an award called the Japan Soccer League Fighting Spirit in 1969. This award recognized his strong effort and determination on the field during the 1969 season.
More Information
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Seiichi Sakiya para niños
