Tomoyasu Asaoka facts for kids
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| Full name | Tomoyasu Asaoka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | April 6, 1962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | October 6, 2021 (aged 59) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Tokyo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1978–1980 | Soka High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1984 | University of Tsukuba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1988 | Nippon Kokan | 63 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Yomiuri | 39 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 102 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Japan | 8 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tomoyasu Asaoka (浅岡 朝泰, Asaoka Tomoyasu, April 6, 1962 – October 6, 2021) was a talented Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Tomoyasu Asaoka also proudly represented the Japan national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Tomoyasu Asaoka was born in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan, on April 6, 1962. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at the University of Tsukuba, he began his professional career.
Joining Nippon Kokan
In 1985, Asaoka joined a club called Nippon Kokan. This team played in the Japan Soccer League, which was the top football league in Japan at the time. He quickly became an important player for them.
- From 1985 to 1988, his team finished second in the league three years in a row. This showed how strong they were!
- Asaoka played in 63 matches for Nippon Kokan.
- In the 1985/86 season, he was even chosen for the "Best Eleven" team. This means he was one of the top 11 players in the entire league!
- He also helped his team win the JSL Cup in 1987.
Moving to Yomiuri
In 1988, Asaoka moved to another big club, Yomiuri. This team was also a major force in Japanese football.
- With Yomiuri, Asaoka continued to play at a high level.
- In the 1990/91 season, his team won the league championship! This was a huge achievement.
- He played 39 matches for Yomiuri.
- Tomoyasu Asaoka decided to retire from playing professional football in 1991.
Representing Japan
Tomoyasu Asaoka also had the honor of playing for his country. He was selected for the Japan national team.
- In April 1987, he joined the national team for the 1988 Summer Olympics qualification games.
- He made his first appearance for Japan on April 12, 1987, in a match against Singapore.
- Between 1987 and 1989, Asaoka played a total of 8 games for the Japan national team.
Later Life
Tomoyasu Asaoka passed away on October 6, 2021, in Tokyo, at the age of 59. He is remembered as a dedicated and skilled football player who contributed much to Japanese football.
See also
- In Spanish: Tomoyasu Asaoka para niños
