Yukio Goto facts for kids

Yukio Goto (後藤 靱雄, Goto Yukio, ? – 1976) was a Japanese football player. He was a defender, meaning he helped protect his team's goal. He played for the Japan national team in the early 1930s.

Playing for His Club

Yukio Goto was born in Kobe, Japan. He played club football for a team called Kwangaku Club. This team was special because it was made up of players from his university, Kwansei Gakuin University, and its graduates.

While playing for Kwangaku Club, Yukio Goto helped his team win the Emperor's Cup twice. They won this important football tournament in 1929 and again in 1930.

Playing for Japan

Yukio Goto also had the honor of playing for his country, Japan. He was chosen for the national team in May 1930, while he was still a student at Kwansei Gakuin University.

His First Games

His first big tournament with the national team was the 1930 Far Eastern Championship Games. This event took place in Tokyo, Japan. Japan won the championship that year.

On May 25, 1930, Yukio Goto played his first game for Japan. This match was against the Philippines.

Captaining the Team

In 1934, Yukio Goto was again selected to play for Japan. This time, it was for the 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games held in Manila.

During this competition, he played in two games. He had a very important role: he was the captain of the Japanese team. A captain helps lead the team on the field. Yukio Goto played a total of four games for Japan until 1934.

Yukio Goto passed away in 1976.

Yukio Goto's Stats

Here are the statistics for Yukio Goto's games with the Japan national team:

See also

In Spanish: Yukio Gōtō para niños