Toshio Takabayashi facts for kids

Toshio Takabayashi (高林 敏夫, Takabayashi Toshio, born November 15, 1953) is a former Japanese football player. He was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position to score goals. Takabayashi played for the Japan national team and for the club team Hitachi.

Playing for Clubs

Toshio Takabayashi was born on November 15, 1953. He loved playing football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Chuo University, he joined a professional football club called Hitachi in 1976.

Club Achievements

In his first year with Hitachi, the team won the 1976 JSL Cup. This was a big achievement for him and his team. He played for Hitachi until 1982, when he stopped playing professional football. During his time with the club, he played in 79 league games and scored 10 goals.

Playing for Japan

Toshio Takabayashi also had the honor of playing for his country, Japan. He was still a student at Chuo University when he first joined the national team.

First Game and Goals

On February 12, 1974, Takabayashi played his very first game for the Japan national team. This is called his "debut." In that exciting game against Singapore, he even scored a goal!

Major Tournaments

Later that year, in September, he was chosen to represent Japan at the 1974 Asian Games. He also played in the games that helped Japan try to qualify for the 1976 Summer Olympics. He played a total of 12 games for Japan and scored 2 goals before 1976.

Club Statistics

Here is a look at Toshio Takabayashi's performance in league games for his club:

National Team Statistics

Here are the details of Toshio Takabayashi's games and goals for the Japan national team:

More Information

• Japan National Football Team Database

See also

In Spanish: Toshio Takabayashi para niños