was a Japanese

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player.

Club career

Haruyama was born in

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on April 4, 1906. He played for Tokyo Imperial University LB was consisted of his alma mater Tokyo Imperial University players and graduates.

National team career

In August 1927, when Haruyama was a

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student, he was selected Japan national team for

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. At this competition, on August 27, he debuted against

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. On August 29, he also played against

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, and Japan won this match. This is Japan national team first victory in

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. He also played at

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and Japan won the championship. He played 4 games for Japan until 1930.Japan National Football Team Database
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After retirement

After retirement, Haruyama joined Nikkan Sports in 1946. On June 17, 1987, Haruyama died of a bleeding of

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at the age of 81.

National team statistics

References

External links

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Japan National Football Team Database
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