Takayuki Kuwata facts for kids
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| Full name | Takayuki Kuwata | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 26, 1941 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Empire of Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1957–1959 | Hiroshima University High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961–1964 | Waseda University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1965–1969 | Toyo Industries | 62 | (34) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 62 | (34) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1961–1962 | Japan | 5 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Takayuki Kuwata (桑田 隆幸, Kuwata Takayuki, born June 26, 1941) is a former Japanese football player. He was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position. He also played for the Japan national team.
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Takayuki Kuwata's Club Career
Takayuki Kuwata was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on June 26, 1941. After finishing his studies at Waseda University, he joined a local football club. This club was called Toyo Industries. He joined them in 1965.
Winning Championships with Toyo Industries
Toyo Industries was a very successful team with Kuwata. They won the Japan Soccer League championship four years in a row. These wins were from 1965 to 1968. The club also won the Emperor's Cup three times. They won it in 1965, 1967, and 1969.
Kuwata played 62 games in the league. He scored 34 goals during his time with the club. He was recognized as one of the best players. He was chosen for the Best Eleven team in both 1966 and 1967. He retired from playing football in 1969.
Takayuki Kuwata's National Team Journey
Takayuki Kuwata also played for the Japan national team. He made his first appearance on May 28, 1961. At this time, he was still a student at Waseda University.
First Goal for Japan
In his very first game for Japan, he scored a goal. This game was against the Malaya team. In 1962, he played in the 1962 Asian Games. He scored another goal during this important competition. He played a total of five games for Japan. He scored two goals for his country before 1962.
Awards and Achievements
Takayuki Kuwata received several awards for his excellent play.
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: He was chosen as one of the best players in the league in 1966 and 1967.
- Japan Soccer League Silver Ball (Assist Leader): In 1966, he was recognized for having the most assists in the league. An assist is when a player helps a teammate score a goal.
See also
In Spanish: Takayuki Kuwata para niños
