Ryuichi Sugiyama (杉山 隆一, Sugiyama Ryūichi, born July 4, 1941) is a Japanese former professional football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.

Ryuichi Sugiyama
杉山 隆一
Sugiyama at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Full name Ryuichi Sugiyama
Date of birth (1941-07-04) July 4, 1941 (age 83)
Place of birth Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1957–1960 Shimizu Higashi High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1965 Meiji University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1973 Mitsubishi Motors 115 (41)
Total 115 (41)
International career
1961–1971 Japan 56 (15)
Managerial career
1974–1987 Yamaha Motors
Medal record
Mitsubishi Motors
Winner Japan Soccer League 1969
Winner Japan Soccer League 1973
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1970
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1971
Winner Emperor's Cup 1971
Winner Emperor's Cup 1973
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1967
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1968
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Team
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Bangkok Team
Representing  Japan
AFC U-19 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1959 Malaya
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Malaya
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Sugiyama was born in Shizuoka. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Mitsubishi Motors in 1966. The club won the champion in 1969 and 1973. The club also won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1973. In his 8 seasons, he played all matches except one game in 1970 season. He was selected in the Best Eleven in every single one of these seasons. He was also selected Japanese Footballer of the Year 3 times (1964, 1969 and 1973).

National team career

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On May 28, 1961, during Rōnin for university, Sugiyama debuted for Japan national team against Malaya. He played at 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[1] At 1964 Summer Olympics, he played 3 games and scored 2 goals against Argentina and Ghana. At 1968 Summer Olympics, he played 6 matches and assisted 5 goals and Japan won bronze medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1962, 1966 and 1970 Asian Games. At 1972 Summer Olympics qualification in 1971, Japan's failure to qualify for 1972 Summer Olympics. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 56 games and scored 15 goals for Japan until 1971.[2]

Coaching career

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After retirement, Sugiyama became a manager for Yamaha Motors in 1974. He led the club to the Japan Soccer League Division 1. He is their longest-serving manager, having led the club from 1974 to 1987.[3]

In 2005, Sugiyama was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Club statistics

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Club performance League
Season Club League Apps Goals
Japan League
1966 Mitsubishi Motors JSL Division 1 14 11
1967 14 8
1968 14 4
1969 14 1
1970 13 4
1971 14 4
1972 14 3
1973 18 6
Total 115 41

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1961 3 0
1962 6 0
1963 5 1
1964 2 1
1965 4 3
1966 6 2
1967 5 4
1968 4 1
1969 4 0
1970 11 1
1971 6 2
Total 56 15

National team goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 8 August 1963 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Malaysia 4–3 Won 1963 Merdeka Tournament
-- 14 October 1964 Komazawa Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   Argentina U23 3–2 Won 1964 Summer Olympics
2. 16 October 1964 Komazawa Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   Ghana 2–3 Lost 1964 Summer Olympics
3. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore   Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly
4. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore   Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly
5. 25 March 1965 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore   Singapore 1–4 Won Friendly
6. 11 December 1966 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand   Iran 3–1 Won Friendly
7. 16 December 1966 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand   Singapore 5–1 Won Friendly
8. 27 September 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   Philippines 15–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual.
9. 27 September 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   Philippines 15–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual.
10. 7 October 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   South Korea 3–3 Draw 1968 Summer Olympics qual.
11. 10 October 1967 National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan   South Vietnam 1–0 Won 1968 Summer Olympics qual.
12. 4 April 1968 Adelaide, Australia   Australia 3–1 Won Friendly
13. 10 August 1970 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Singapore 4–0 Won 1970 Merdeka Tournament
14. 13 August 1971 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland   Iceland 0–2 Won Friendly
15. 13 August 1971 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland   Iceland 0–2 Won Friendly
Correct as of 6 November 2016[4] Argentina U-23 match is unofficial for JFA

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Ryuichi Sugiyama". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. ^ a b Japan National Football Team Database
  3. ^ "杉山隆一 (Ryuichi Sugiyama)" (in Japanese). Footballjapan.jp. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  4. ^ SUGIYAMA Ryuichi
  5. ^ "SUGIYAMA Ryuichi". Japan Football Association. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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