Takeo Takahashi (footballer)

Takeo Takahashi (高橋 武夫, Takahashi Takeo, born May 13, 1947) (former name; Takeo Kimura, 木村 武夫) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Takeo Takahashi
高橋 武夫
Personal information
Full name Takeo Takahashi
Date of birth (1947-05-13) May 13, 1947
Place of birth Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1963–1965 Kawaguchi High School
1974–1978 Tokyo University of Agriculture
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1973 Furukawa Electric 93 (47)
1979–1982 Toshiba
Total 93 (47)
National team
1966–1970 Japan 14 (4)
Teams managed
1987–1996 Consadole Sapporo
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Takahashi was born in Shinagawa, Tokyo on May 13, 1947. After graduating from high school, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1966. In 1967 season, he scored 15 goals and became a top scorer. He was 20 years old, this is the youngest top scorer in Japan Soccer League. He left the club in 1973 and entered Tokyo University of Agriculture. After graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, he joined Division 2 club Toshiba in 1979. In 1979, the club won the champions in Division 2. He retired in 1982.

National team career

In December 1966, Takahashi was selected Japan national team for 1966 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 17, he debuted against Thailand. He also played at 1970 Asian Games. This competition was his last game for Japan. He played 14 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1970.[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Takahashi became a manager for Toshiba (later Consadole Sapporo) in 1987. In 1989, he led the club to won the champions in Division 2 and promoted to Division 1. He managed the club until 1996.

Club statistics
Club performance League
Season Club League AppsGoals
Japan League
1966Furukawa ElectricJSL Division 1106
19671315
1968126
1969146
1970136
1971143
197283
197392
Total 9347

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
196621
196710
196820
196910
197083
Total144

Personal honors

References
  1. Japan National Football Team Database
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