Masanori Tokita

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

Masanori Tokita

Personal information
Full name	Masanori Tokita
Date of birth	(1925-06-24)June 24, 1925
Place of birth	Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Date of death	March 5, 2004(2004-03-05) (aged 78)
Place of death	Hyogo, Japan
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
1938–1943	Kobe Daiichi High School
1944–1949	Kwansei Gakuin University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1950–1959	Tanabe Pharmaceutical
National team
1951–1959	Japan	12	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Tokita was born in Kobe on June 24, 1925. After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1950. He also played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. He won Emperor's Cup 4 times. He retired in 1959.

In March 1951, Tokita was selected the Japan national team for Japan team first game after World War II, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. In November 1956, he was selected Japan for 1956 Summer Olympics and he played as captain. He played 12 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1959.

On March 5, 2004, Tokita died of esophageal cancer in Hyogo Prefecture at the age of 78. In 2006, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1951	3	1
1952	0	0
1953	0	0
1954	3	1
1955	1	0
1956	2	0
1957	0	0
1958	0	0
1959	3	0
Total	12	2

Other websites

• Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association