Yasuo Takamori

Yasuo Takamori (高森 泰男, Takamori Yasuo, March 3, 1934 – ?) (former name; Yasuo Kageyama, 景山 泰男) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Yasuo Takamori
高森 泰男
Personal information
Full name Yasuo Takamori
Date of birth (1934-03-03)March 3, 1934
Place of birth Okayama, Japan
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1949–1951 Kanzei High School
1952–1955 Rikkyo University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1968 Nippon Kokan 28 (0)
Total 28 (0)
National team
1955–1963 Japan 30 (0)
Teams managed
1962–1966 Nippon Kokan
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Takamori was born in Okayama Prefecture on March 3, 1934. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he joined Nippon Kokan in 1956. In 1967, Nippon Kokan was promoted Japan Soccer League. He played 28 games in the league. He retired in 1968.

National team career

On January 2, 1955, when Takamori was a Rikkyo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Burma. In 1956, he was selected Japan for 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.[1] He also played at 1958 Asian Games and 1962 Asian Games. He played 30 games for Japan until 1963.[2]

Coaching career

In 1962, when Takamori played for Nippon Kokan, he became a playing manager. In 1966 season, he promoted the club to Japan Soccer League. However, he did not managed in the league, because he resigned as manager end of 1966 season.

Club statistics
Club performance League
Season Club League AppsGoals
Japan League
1967Nippon KokanJSL Division 1140
1968140
Total 280

National team statistics

[2]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
195550
195630
195700
195840
1959100
196010
196120
196230
196320
Total300

References
  1. "Yasuo Takamori Biography and Statistics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
  2. Japan National Football Team Database
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