Seiichi Sakiya

Seiichi Sakiya (崎谷 誠一, Sakiya Seiichi, born December 1, 1950) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Seiichi Sakiya

Personal information
Full name	Seiichi Sakiya
Date of birth	(1950-12-01) December 1, 1950
Place of birth	Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1966–1968	Sanyo High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1981	Nippon Steel	193	(48)
Total		193	(48)
National team
1971–1972	Japan	3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Sakiya was born in Hiroshima on December 1, 1950. After graduating from Sanyo High School, he joined Yawata Steel (later Nippon Steel) in 1969. He retired in 1981. He played 193 games and scored 48 goals in the league.

In September 1971, Sakiya was selected the Japan national team for 1972 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on September 27, he debuted against Philippines. He played 3 games for Japan until 1972.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1971	2	0
1972	1	0
Total	3	0

Other websites

• Seiichi Sakiya at National-Football-Teams.com