Jiro Miyake

Japanese association football player

Jiro Miyake (三宅 二郎, Miyake Jiro, ? – November 30, 1984) was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Jiro Miyake
Personal information
Full name Jiro Miyake
Place of birth Japan
Date of death (1984-11-30)November 30, 1984
Place of death Japan
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Years Team
1921–1925 Kansai University
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1925 Japan 2 (0)

Biography change

In May 1925, when Miyake was a Kansai University student, he was selected the Japan national team for Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 17, he debuted against Philippines. On May 20, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (0-4, v Philippines and 0-2, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1925.

After graduating from Kansai University, Miyake joined Asahi Shimbun in 1926.

On November 30, 1984, Miyake died of pneumonia at the age of 83.[1]

Statistics change

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Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
1925 2 0
Total 2 0

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