Shu Kamo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shu Kamo | ||
| Date of birth | October 29, 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Ashiya, Hyogo, Empire of Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1957–1959 | Ashiya High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1963 | Kwansei Gakuin University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1967 | Yanmar Diesel | 14 | (1) |
| Total | 14 | (1) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1974–1984 | Nissan Motors | ||
| 1985–1989 | Nissan Motors | ||
| 1991–1994 | Yokohama Flügels | ||
| 1994–1997 | Japan | ||
| 1999–2000 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shu Kamo (加茂 周, Kamo Shu, born October 29, 1939) is a famous former Japanese football player and coach. He is best known for leading the Japan national team. Kamo was also a successful club manager, winning important trophies during his career.
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Shu Kamo's Playing Career
Shu Kamo was born in Ashiya, Japan, on October 29, 1939. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Kwansei Gakuin University, he played as a forward. From 1965 to 1967, he played for a team called Yanmar Diesel.
Shu Kamo's Coaching Journey
Shu Kamo started his coaching career in 1974. He became the manager for Nissan Motors. He led this team for many years, helping them become a strong club.
Leading Yokohama Flügels
In 1991, Kamo took over as manager for All Nippon Airways, which later became Yokohama Flügels. Under his guidance, the team achieved a big success. They won the 1993 Emperor's Cup, which is a major football tournament in Japan. This victory showed his skill as a coach.
Managing the Japan National Team
In December 1994, Shu Kamo was chosen to manage the Japan national team. This was a very important role. He replaced another coach named Paulo Roberto Falcão. Kamo's main goal was to help Japan qualify for the FIFA World Cup, a huge international tournament.
World Cup Qualification Matches
Kamo led the national team through the qualification matches for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Here's how some of those games went:
| 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification Final round | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | September 7 | Tokyo, Japan |  Uzbekistan |
6–3 |
| 2 | September 19 | Abu Dhabi, UAE |  United Arab Emirates |
0–0 |
| 3 | September 28 | Tokyo, Japan |  South Korea |
1–2 |
| 4 | October 4 | Almaty, Kazakhstan |  Kazakhstan |
1–1 |
After four tough games in October 1997, Kamo was replaced as manager. His assistant coach, Takeshi Okada, took over the team.
Later Coaching Roles
After his time with the national team, Kamo continued coaching. In 1999, he became the manager for Kyoto Purple Sanga. He stayed with them until June 2000. Later, starting in 2001, he coached several university teams. These included Shobi University, Osaka Gakuin University, and his old university, Kwansei Gakuin University.
Honors and Recognition
Shu Kamo's long and successful career in Japanese football was recognized in 2017. He was chosen to be part of the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates people who have made a big difference in Japanese football.
External Links
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- Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association
- Profile at sskamo.co.jp
See also
In Spanish: Shū Kamo para niños
