Koji Miyata

Koji Miyata (宮田 孝治, Miyata Koji, born January 15, 1923) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Koji Miyata
宮田 孝治
Personal information
Full name Koji Miyata
Date of birth (1923-01-15) January 15, 1923
Place of birth Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Kobe Daiichi High School
Waseda University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–???? Tanabe Pharmaceutical
National team
1951–1954 Japan 6 (0)
Teams managed
1961–1973 Tanabe Pharmaceuticals
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Miyata was born on January 15, 1923. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1946.

National team career

In March 1951, Miyata was selected Japan national team for Japan team first game after World War II, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He played 6 games for Japan until 1954.[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Miyata became a manager for Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1961. The club joined Japanese Regional Leagues in 1968 and new division Japan Soccer League Division 2. In 1972 season, he led the club 2nd place and promoted Division 1. However, in 1973 season, the club was the lowest place and he resigned.

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
195130
195200
195300
195430
Total60

References


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