Kazuo Imanishi (今西 和男, Imanishi Kazuo, born January 12, 1941) is a Japanese former footballer and manager. He played for the Japan national team.

Kazuo Imanishi
今西 和男
Personal information
Full name Kazuo Imanishi
Date of birth (1941-01-12) January 12, 1941 (age 83)
Place of birth Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Empire of Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1956–1958 Hiroshima Funairi High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1962 Tokyo University of Education
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1969 Toyo Industries 42 (0)
Total 42 (0)
International career
1966 Japan 3 (0)
Managerial career
1984–1987 Mazda
1988–1992 Mazda
Medal record
Toyo Industries
Winner Japan Soccer League 1965
Winner Japan Soccer League 1966
Winner Japan Soccer League 1967
Winner Japan Soccer League 1968
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1969
Winner Emperor's Cup 1965
Winner Emperor's Cup 1967
Winner Emperor's Cup 1969
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1966
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Bangkok Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Imanishi was born in Hiroshima on January 12, 1941. After graduating from Tokyo University of Education, he joined his local club Toyo Industries (later Mazda) in 1963. In 1965, Toyo Industries joined new league Japan Soccer League. The club won the champions for 4 years in a row (19651968). The club also won 1965, 1967 and 1969 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1969. He played 42 games in the league. He was named as part of the Best Eleven in 1966.

National team career

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In December 1966, Imanishi was selected for the Japan national team prior to the 1966 Asian Games. On December 10, he debuted against India. He played 3 games for Japan.[1]

Coaching career

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After retirement, Imanishi became a manager for Mazda as Teruo Nimura's successor in 1984. This season was the first season the club was relegated to Division 2. He promoted the club to Division 1 in 1986. In 1987, he resigned as manager and was succeeded by Hans Ooft. However, the club was relegated to Division 2 again in 1988, and Imanishi returned to the club. Imanishi promoted the club to Division 1 in 1991 and he resigned in 1992. From 1994, he worked for the Japan Football Association until 2002. He also served as president at FC Gifu from 2008 to 2012.

Club statistics

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Club performance League
Season Club League Apps Goals
Japan League
1965 Toyo Industries JSL Division 1 9 0
1966 14 0
1967 14 0
1968 5 0
1969 0 0
Total 42 0

National team statistics

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[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1966 3 0
Total 3 0

Awards

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References

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