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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jiro Miyake | ||
Place of birth | Japan | ||
Date of death | 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
Japan national team | ||
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Year | Apps | Goals |
1925 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 |
References change
- ↑ Jiro Miyake's obituary (in Japanese)
- ↑ Japan National Football Team Database
Other websites change
- Jiro Miyake at National Football Teams.com