Hisao Kami

is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Hisao Kami

Personal information
Full name	Hisao Kami
Date of birth	(1941-06-28) June 28, 1941
Place of birth	Hiroshima, Japan
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Defender
Youth career
1957–1959	Sanyo High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1960–1972	Nippon Steel	85	(5)
Total		85	(5)
National team
1964–1968	Japan	15	(0)
Teams managed
1980–1983	Nippon Steel
1987–1989	Nippon Steel
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Kami was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on June 28, 1941. After graduating from Sanyo High School, he joined Yawata Steel (later Nippon Steel) in 1960. The club won 1964 Emperor's Cup. In 1965, Yawata Steel joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1970. He played 85 games and scored 5 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1966 and 1967.

In October 1964, Kami was selected the Japan national team for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. At this competition, on October 16, he debuted against Ghana. He also played as regular player at 1966 Asian Games and 1968 Summer Olympics qualification. However, he was not selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics. He played 15 games for Japan until 1968.

After retirement, Kami became a manager for Nippon Steel in 1980 as Teruki Miyamoto successor. However, the club was relegated to Division 2 first time. He resigned in 1983. In 1987, he returned to Nippon Steel and managed until 1989.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1964	1	0
1965	3	0
1966	5	0
1967	4	0
1968	2	0
Total	15	0