Teiichi Matsumaru

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Teiichi Matsumaru
Personal information
Full nameTeiichi Matsumaru
Date of birth(1909-02-28)February 28, 1909
Place of birthBunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Date of deathJanuary 6, 1997(1997-01-06) (aged 87)
Place of deathJapan
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Keio University
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Keio BRB
Tokyo OB Club
National team
1934Japan3(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Matsumaru was born in Bunkyo, Tokyo on February 28, 1909. He played for Keio BRB which was consisted of his alma mater Keio University players and graduates. At Keio BRB, he won 1932 and 1936 Emperor's Cup. He also played for Tokyo OB Club and won 1933 Emperor's Cup with Shigemaru Takenokoshi and Shiro Teshima.

In May 1934, Matsumaru was selected the Japan national team for Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. He also played against Philippines and Republic of China. He played 3 games for Japan in 1934.

Matsumaru died on January 6, 1997 at the age of 87. In 2015, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Statistics

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Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
1934 3 0
Total 3 0

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