Tadahiko Ueda facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tadahiko Ueda | ||
Date of birth | August 3, 1947 | ||
Place of birth | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Date of death | April 15, 2015 | (aged 67)||
Place of death | Japan | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
1963–1965 | Kyoto Commercial High School | ||
1966–1969 | Hosei University | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1970–1973 | Nippon Steel | 60 | (25) |
Total | 60 | (25) | |
National team | |||
1970–1971 | Japan | 13 | (7) |
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Tadahiko Ueda (上田 忠彦, born August 3, 1947 – died April 15, 2015) was a Japanese football player. He was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position to score goals. He was also a member of the Japan national team.
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Playing Career: Tadahiko Ueda's Club Journey
Tadahiko Ueda was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on August 3, 1947. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Hosei University, he joined a professional football team called Nippon Steel in 1970.
In his very first season with Nippon Steel, Tadahiko Ueda played so well that he was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team of the Japan Soccer League. This award recognized him as one of the top 11 players in the league that year. He played for Nippon Steel until 1973, when he decided to retire from playing professional football. During his time with the club, he played in 60 games and scored 25 goals.
International Career: Playing for Japan
Tadahiko Ueda also had the honor of playing for his country. He made his first appearance for the Japan national team on August 2, 1970. This important game was against the South Korea team.
Later that year, in December, he was chosen to represent Japan at the 1970 Asian Games. He also played in the qualification matches for the 1972 Summer Olympics in 1971. These Olympic qualification games were his last matches for the Japan national team. In total, Tadahiko Ueda played 13 games for Japan and scored 7 goals.
Tadahiko Ueda passed away on April 15, 2015, at the age of 67, after a serious illness.
Awards and Recognition
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1970
See also
In Spanish: Tadahiko Ueda para niños