Tatsuya Shiji facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tatsuya Shiji | ||
| Date of birth | October 20, 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Aichi, Empire of Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atsuta High School | |||
| 1958–1961 | Kwansei Gakuin University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–???? | Toyota Motors | ||
| International career | |||
| 1961 | Japan | 1 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1965–1974 | Toyota Motors | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tatsuya Shiji (志治 達雄, born October 20, 1938) is a Japanese football player and coach. He played as a forward and also coached the Toyota Motors team for many years. He even played for Japan's national football team.
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Playing Career: Tatsuya Shiji's Club Journey
Tatsuya Shiji was born in Aichi, Japan, on October 20, 1938. He loved playing football from a young age. While studying at Kwansei Gakuin University, he was part of a team called Kwangaku Club. This team was made up of players from his university. In 1959, his team won the Emperor's Cup, which is a very important football tournament in Japan. After finishing university, Shiji joined his local club, Toyota Motors.
Playing for Japan: Shiji's National Team Debut
Tatsuya Shiji had the honor of playing for the Japan national team. His first game was on May 28, 1961. At that time, he was still a student at Kwansei Gakuin University. In his very first match for Japan, he played against the Malaya team. What's even more amazing is that he scored a goal in his debut game!
Coaching Career: Leading Toyota Motors
After his playing days, Tatsuya Shiji became a football coach. In 1965, he started coaching his former club, Toyota Motors. He worked hard to improve the team. In 1966, the club joined the Japanese Regional Leagues. Shiji helped the team move up to higher divisions. In 1972, they were promoted to the Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 2. The very next year, in 1973, he led them to the top division, JSL Division 1. He continued to coach the team until 1974.
National Team Statistics: Shiji's Record
Here's a quick look at Tatsuya Shiji's record playing for the Japan national team.
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Games Played | Goals Scored |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 |
More About Tatsuya Shiji
- Japan National Football Team Database
- Japan Football Association official site: http://samuraiblue.jp/timeline/19610528/
See also
In Spanish: Tatsuya Shiji para niños
