Takayoshi Yamano

Takayoshi Yamano (山野 孝義code: ja is deprecated , Yamano Takayoshi, born April 5, 1955) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Takayoshi Yamano

Personal information
Full name	Takayoshi Yamano
Date of birth	5 April 1955 (aged 70)
Place of birth	Osaka, Japan
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Defender
Youth career
1971–1973	Hokuyo High School
1974–1977	Osaka University of Commerce
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1978–1984	Yanmar Diesel	125	(4)
1986–1991	Osaka Gas
Total		125+	(4+)
National team
1980	Japan	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Yamano was born in Osaka Prefecture on April 5, 1955. After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he joined his local club Yanmar Diesel in 1978. The club won the Japan Soccer League champions in 1980. The club also won 1983 and 1984 JSL Cup. He played 125 matches for the club until 1984. In 1986, he signed with Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Osaka Gas. He retired in 1991.

On June 11, 1980, Yamano debuted for the Japan national team against China. He played 2 games for Japan in 1980.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1980	2	0
Total	2	0