Osamu Yamaji

Japanese association football player (1929-2021)

Osamu Yamaji (山路 修, Yamaji Osamu, born August 31, 1929) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Osamu Yamaji
Personal information
Full name Osamu Yamaji
Date of birth (1929-08-31) August 31, 1929 (age 95)
Place of birth Hyogo, Japan
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Kobe Daiichi High School
Waseda University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Sumitomo Metal
National team
1954 Japan 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

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Yamaji was born in Hyogo Prefecture on August 31, 1929. After graduating from Waseda University, he played for Sumitomo Metal. He also played for Osaka SC and won the 2nd place at Emperor's Cup 3 times (1951, 1952 and 1953).

In March 1954, Yamaji was selected the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 7, he debuted against South Korea.

Statistics

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Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
1954 1 0
Total 1 0

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