Minoru Kobata

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

Minoru Kobata

Personal information
Full name	Minoru Kobata
Date of birth	(1946-11-24) November 24, 1946
Place of birth	Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Youth career
1962–1964	Johoku High School
1965–1968	Meiji University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1975	Hitachi	99	(22)
Total		99	(22)
National team
1970–1973	Japan	13	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Kobata was born in Saitama on November 24, 1946. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Hitachi in 1969. In 1972, the club won Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup. The club also won 1975 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1975. He played 99 games and scored 22 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1970.

On July 31, 1970, Kobata debuted for the Japan national team against Hong Kong. In December, he was selected Japan for 1970 Asian Games. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification in 1973. He played 13 games for Japan until 1973.

Statistics

Club performance			League
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals
Japan			League
1969	Hitachi	JSL Division 1	13	0
1970			14	2
1971			12	1
1972			12	6
1973			14	4
1974			17	4
1975			17	5
Country	Japan		99	22
Total			99	22

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1970	11	0
1971	0	0
1972	0	0
1973	2	0
Total	13	0