Tadahiko Ueda
Tadahiko Ueda (上田 忠彦, Ueda Tadahiko, August 3, 1947 – April 15, 2015) was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tadahiko Ueda | ||
| Date of birth | August 3, 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Kyoto, Japan | ||
| Date of death | April 15, 2015 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1963–1965 | Kyoto Commercial High School | ||
| 1966–1969 | Hosei University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1973 | Nippon Steel | 60 | (25) |
| Total | 60 | (25) | |
| National team | |||
| 1970–1971 | Japan | 13 | (7) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Biography change
Ueda was born in Kyoto Prefecture on August 3, 1947. After graduating from Hosei University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Nippon Steel in 1970. He was selected Best Eleven in 1970 season. He retired in 1973. He played 60 games and scored 25 goals in the league.
On August 2, 1970, Ueda debuted for the Japan national team against South Korea. In December, he was selected Japan for 1970 Asian Games. He played at 1972 Summer Olympics qualification in 1971. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 13 games and scored 7 goals for Japan until 1971.
On April 15, 2015, Ueda died of lung cancer at the age of 67.
Statistics change
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1970 | 10 | 7 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 7 |
References change
Other websites change
- Tadahiko Ueda at National Football Teams.com
- Tadahiko Ueda at Transfermarkt (player)
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