is a former

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player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Takabayashi was born on November 15, 1953. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined

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in 1976. The club won

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. He retired in 1982. He played 79 games and scored 10 goals in the league.

National team career

On February 12, 1974, when Takabayashi was a Chuo University student, he debuted and scored a goal for Japan national team against Singapore. In September, he was selected Japan for

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. He also played at 1976 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 12 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1976.Japan National Football Team Database
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