was a Japanese

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player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Onishi was born in

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on April 18, 1943. After graduating from

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, he joined

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and

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. The club also won

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and

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. He retired in 1974. He played 83 games in the league.

National team career

In October 1969, Onishi was selected Japan national team for 1970 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on October 10, he debuted against

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Coaching career

After retirement, Onishi became a manager for

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in 1981. He managed until 1985–86 season. In 2002, he signed with

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and became a general manager. From November 2005, he also served as president. On June 29, 2006, Onishi died of

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at the age of 63.

Club statistics

National team statistics

References

External links

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Japan National Football Team Database
1943 births 2006 deaths Kyoto University of Education alumni Association football people from Kyoto Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan international footballers Japan Soccer League players Urawa Red Diamonds players Japanese football managers Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1940s-stub