Shizuo Takada facts for kids

Shizuo Takada (高田 静夫, Takada Shizuo, born August 5, 1947) is a famous Japanese former football referee. He was born on August 5, 1947. He is well-known for his work in major international football tournaments.

Shizuo Takada's Referee Career

Shizuo Takada had an important role in some of the biggest football events in the world. As a referee, his job was to make sure players followed the rules during matches. This helped keep the games fair and exciting for everyone.

World Cup Appearances

Takada was chosen to referee matches in two different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The World Cup is a huge international football competition. Teams from all over the world compete to see who is the best.

• 1986 FIFA World Cup: In 1986, he refereed a first round match. This game was between the national teams of Spain and Algeria. It was a big moment for him to be part of such a major event.
• 1990 FIFA World Cup: Four years later, Takada was again a referee at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He officiated another first round match. This time, the game was between Yugoslavia and the UAE.

Special Recognition and Awards

Shizuo Takada's hard work and dedication as a referee did not go unnoticed. He received a very special honor for his contributions to football.

Japan Football Hall of Fame

In 2013, Shizuo Takada was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This is a very high honor in Japanese football. It means he is recognized as one of the most important people in the history of football in Japan. Being inducted into a Hall of Fame is like being celebrated for your amazing achievements in a sport.

More Information

If you want to learn more about Shizuo Takada and his achievements, you can visit the official website of the Japan Football Association.

• Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association