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1988 Japan National Football Team
This page records the details of the Japan national football team in 1988. Results Players statistics External linksJapan Football Association {{1988 in Japanese football Japan national football team results 1988 in Japanese football Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Football Team
The , nicknamed the , represents Japan in men's international Association football, football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan. Japan was not a major football force until the end of the 1980s, with a small and amateur team. For a long time in Japan, football was a less popular sport than Baseball in Japan, baseball and sumo. Since the 1990s, when Japanese football became fully professionalized, Japan has emerged as one of the most successful teams in Asia; they have qualified for the last seven FIFA World Cups with knockout stage appearances in 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2002, 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2010, 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, 2022, and won the AFC Asian Cup a record four times, in 1992 AFC Asian Cup, 1992, 2000 AFC Asian Cup, 2000, 2004 AFC Asian Cup, 2004 and 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2011. The team also finished second in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Japan remains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromi Hara
is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He also managed Japan national team as caretaker. Club career Hara was born in Nasushiobara on October 19, 1958. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors (later ''Urawa Reds'') in 1981 as a forward. The club won 1981 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He played as a regular player from first season and played in all matches in the league until 1988. After that, club performance was not good, he also played in Division 2. He retired in 1992. He played 192 games and scored 65 goals in the league. National team career On November 19, 1978, when Hara was a Waseda University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Soviet Union. He also played at 1978 Asian Games and 1982 World Cup qualification in 1980. From 1981, he played most matches of Japan national team until 1988. He played 75 games and scored 37 goals for Japan until 1987. He was known for his hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuyo Fujishiro
is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team. Club career Fujishiro was born in Chiba Prefecture on January 25, 1960. After graduating from Juntendo University, he joined Nippon Kokan (later ''NKK SC'') in 1982. Starting in 1985, the club won second place for three years in a row. The club also won the 1987 JSL Cup. He left the club in 1991 and joined Sumitomo Metal in 1992. He retired in 1992. National team career On January 27, 1988, Fujishiro debuted for the Japan national team against the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at th .... He played two games for Japan in 1988. Club statistics National team statistics References External links * 1960 births Living people Juntendo University alumni Associatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoru Mochizuki
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Mochizuki was born in Otsu on May 18, 1964. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined Nippon Kokan (later ''NKK SC'') in 1987. The club won the 2nd place at 1987–88 Japan Soccer League and the champions at 1987 JSL Cup. In 1992, he moved to J1 League club Urawa Reds. In 1995, he moved to Japan Football League club Kyoto Purple Sanga. In 1995, the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1 League. He retired in 1996. National team career On January 27, 1988, Mochizuki debuted for Japan national team against United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at th .... He also played at 1990 World Cup qualification in 1989. He played 7 games for Japan until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toru Sano
is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. Club career Sano was born in Shizuoka on November 15, 1963. After graduating from Hosei University, he joined Nissan Motors (later ''Yokohama Marinos'') in 1986. From 1988 to 1990, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup for 2 years in a row. He could not play in the match much for injury. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league J1 League. However, he retired in 1992 without playing in J1 League. National team career On January 27, 1988, Sano debuted for Japan national team against United Arab Emirates. He played full-time in all matches in 1988. He also played at 1990 Asian Games. He played 9 games for Japan until 1990. Coaching career After retirement, Sano coached at Yokohama Marinos (1993–96), Yokohama Flügels (1997-98) and Kyoto Purple Sanga (1999-03). He signed with J2 League club Thespa Kusatsu in 2005 and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masami Ihara
is a Japanese former professional football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. A defender, Ihara was captain of the Japan national team for more than a decade in the 1990s, together with striker Kazuyoshi Miura and Brazilian-born midfielder Ruy Ramos. Ihara's long standing record of 122 national team appearances was bested by Yasuhito Endo on October 16, 2012 Club career Ihara was rarely out of the spotlight in the emerging J1 League throughout the 1990s. He spent most of his career with Yokohama F. Marinos and formed a key defensive partnership with the flamboyant Tsuyoshi Kitazawa at club level. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Nissan Motors (later ''Yokohama Marinos'') and rapidly rose through the Marinos youth ranks to become a key player. The long-serving Ihara was so important to his club that he was nicknamed ''Mister Marinos'' by many Japanese fans. He formed the backbone of the club and also helped to bring on talented youngs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoyasu Asaoka
was a Japanese professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Nippon Kokan, Yomiuri and the Japan national team. Club career Asaoka was born in Tokyo on 6 April 1962. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, he joined Nippon Kokan in 1985. Starting in 1985, the club won second place for three years in a row. He was also selected Best Eleven 1985–86. He moved to Yomiuri in 1988. The club won the league championship in 1990–91. He retired in 1991. International career In April 1987, Asaoka was selected in Japan national team for 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on 12 April, he debuted against Singapore Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bor .... He played 8 games for Japan until 1989. Death Asaoka died on 6 October 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuyoshi Shinto
is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He used his name "信藤 克義" until 1992. Club career Shinto was born in Hiroshima on September 15, 1960. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined his local club Mazda in 1983. He moved to Mitsubishi Motors (later ''Urawa Reds'') in 1990. He played as regular player. In 1992, founded new league J1 League. However, he lost the opportunity to play in the match. In 1993, he moved to Japan Football League club Fujita Industries (later ''Bellmare Hiratsuka''). The club won the champions in 1993 and was promoted to J1 League. The club won 1994 Emperor's Cup and 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He retired in 1995. National team career On May 27, 1987, Shinto debuted for Japan national team against Senegal. He played at 1988 Summer Olympics qualification, 1990 World Cup qualification and 1990 Asian Games. He played 15 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1990. Coaching career After ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Hirakawa
is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team. Club career Hirakawa was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on January 10, 1965. After graduating from Juntendo University, he joined Nissan Motors (later ''Yokohama Marinos'') in 1987. From 1988 to 1990, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup for two years in a row. During the 1990s, the club won the 1990 JSL Cup, 1991 and 1992 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the 1991–92 and 1992–93 Asian Cup Winners' Cups. Toward the end of his career, he played for Yokohama Flügels in 1995 and Consadole Sapporo in 1996. He retired in 1996. National team career In March 1985, Hirakawa was selected Japan national team for 1986 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 21, he debuted against North Korea. After he joined Nissan Motors , trading as Nissan Motor Corporation and often shortened to Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automobile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takumi Horiike
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Horiike was educated at, and played for, Shimizu Higashi High School. He won the national high school championship with his teammates, including Katsumi Oenoki and Kenta Hasegawa. He continued his study and football at Juntendo University. After graduating in 1988, he joined the Japan Soccer League team of Yomiuri. He played as a defensive midfielder, then as centre back, partnered with Hisashi Kato. When Japan's first professional league, the J1 League, started, Shimizu S-Pulse was founded in his local city. He joined the club in 1992 and re-united with his high school teammates Oenoki and Hasegawa. His position was a right full back. After the end of the inaugural season, he was chosen as a member of the Best Eleven in 1993. He was transferred to Cerezo Osaka in 1998 and came back to Shimizu briefly in 1999 before resigning. National team career Horiike was capped 58 times and scored 2 go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyotaka Matsui
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Matsui was born in Takatsuki on January 4, 1961. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined Nippon Kokan (later ''NKK'') in 1983. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. In 1992, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse joined new league J.League. He retired in 1993. National team career On May 31, 1984, Matsui debuted for Japan national team against China. In 1985, he played as regular goalkeeper at 1986 World Cup qualification. He also played at 1986 Asian Games The 1986 Asian Games ( ko, 1986년 아시아 경기대회/1986년 아시안 게임, Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asian Geim), officially known as the 10th Asian Games and the X Asiad ( ko, 제10 ... and 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 15 games for Japan until 1988. Club statistics N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichi Morishita
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team. Club career Morishita was born in Shizuoka on 28 December 1960. After graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, he joined Yamaha Motors (later ''Júbilo Iwata'') in 1983. The club won the league champions in 1987–88 and he was selected Best Eleven. He was also selected Japanese Footballer of the Year awards in 1987. In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and the club joined new league Japan Football League (JFL). The club won the champions in 1992 and 2nd place in 1993. The club was promoted to J1 League from 1994. He moved to JFL club Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1995. In 1995 season, the club won the 2nd place and was promoted J1 League. He retired in 1997. He played 313 games in the league. National team career On 4 June 1985, Morishita debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia. He also played at 1986 World Cup qualification in 1985. From 1986, he played as regular goalkeeper at 1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
