was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Tokita was born in

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on June 24, 1925. After graduating from

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, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1950. He retired in 1959. He also played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. He won Emperor's Cup 4 times as member of Kwangaku Club.

National team career

In March 1951, Tokita was selected Japan national team for Japan team first game after

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, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against

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. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. In November 1956, he was selected Japan for 1956 Summer Olympics and he played as captain. He played 12 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1959.Japan National Football Team Database
/ref> On March 5, 2004, Tokita died of esophageal cancer in Hyogo Prefecture at the age of 78. In 2006, he was selected for the

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National team statistics

Honours

Japan * Asian Games Bronze medal: 1951

References

External links

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Japan National Football Team Database
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