Ikuo Takahara

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

Ikuo Takahara

Personal information
Full name	Ikuo Takahara
Date of birth	(1957-10-14) October 14, 1957
Place of birth	Japan
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
1973–1975	Ueda Higashi High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1981	Mitsubishi Motors	64	(15)
Total		64	(15)
National team
1980	Japan	4	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Takahara was born on October 14, 1957. After graduating from Ueda Higashi High School, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors in 1976. In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup. The club also won 1980 Emperor's Cup and 1981 JSL Cup. He retired in 1981. He played 64 games and scored 15 goals in the league.

In March 1980, Takahara was selected the Japan national team for 1980 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on March 22, he debuted and scored a goal against South Korea. He played 4 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1980.

Statistics

Club performance			League
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals
Japan			League
1976	Mitsubishi Motors	JSL Division 1	0	0
1977			2	1
1978			10	3
1979			17	4
1980			18	3
1981			17	4
Country	Japan		64	15
Total			64	15

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1980	4	2
Total	4	2