George Kobayashi (小林 ジョージ, Kobayashi George, born November 29, 1947) is a former Japanese footballer. He played as a midfielder for Japan national team.

George Kobayashi
小林 ジョージ
Personal information
Full name George Kobayashi
Date of birth (1947-11-29) November 29, 1947 (age 76)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1976 Yanmar Diesel 92 (7)
Total 92 (7)
International career
1972 Japan 3 (0)
Medal record
Yanmar Diesel
Winner Japan Soccer League 1971
Winner Japan Soccer League 1974
Winner Japan Soccer League 1975
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1972
Winner Emperor's Cup 1974
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1971
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1972
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1976
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Kobayashi was born in São Paulo, Brazil on November 29, 1947. He moved to Japan and joined Yanmar Diesel in 1971. The club won the league championship in 1971, 1974, and 1975. The club also won the 1974 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1976. He played 92 games and scored 7 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1974 and 1975.

National team career

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On July 16, 1972, Kobayashi debuted for Japan national team against Sri Lanka. He played 3 games for Japan in 1972.[1]

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1972 3 0
Total 3 0

Awards

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References

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