Shusaku Hirasawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Shusaku Hirasawa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 5, 1949 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Akita, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1964–1966 | Akita Commercial High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1967–1978 | Hitachi | 160 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 160 | (20) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1974 | Japan | 11 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shusaku Hirasawa (born March 5, 1949) is a famous former Japanese football player. He was a talented Midfielder who played for top clubs and also represented his country on the Japan national team.
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Shusaku Hirasawa's Early Life and Club Career
Shusaku Hirasawa was born in Akita Prefecture, Japan, on March 5, 1949. He loved football from a young age. After finishing high school, he joined a professional football club called Hitachi in 1967.
Playing for Hitachi
Hirasawa played for Hitachi for many years, from 1967 until he retired in 1978. During his time with the club, they achieved great success. In 1972, Hitachi won two major championships: the Japan Soccer League and the Emperor's Cup.
The team continued to win more trophies. They lifted the 1975 Emperor's Cup and the 1976 JSL Cup. Shusaku Hirasawa was a key player in these victories. He played in 160 league games and scored 20 goals for Hitachi.
Representing His Country: Japan National Team
Shusaku Hirasawa also had the honor of playing for the Japan national team. His first game for Japan was on August 4, 1972, against the Philippines.
World Cup Qualifiers and Asian Games
In 1973, he was chosen to play for Japan in the 1974 World Cup qualification matches. This was a big step, as it meant trying to help Japan qualify for the biggest football tournament in the world. He also played in the 1974 Asian Games, an important competition for Asian countries.
Hirasawa played a total of 11 games for Japan and scored one goal. His international career for the national team lasted until 1974.
External Links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Shusaku Hirasawa para niños
