Yoshiichi Watanabe (渡辺 由一, Watanabe Yoshiichi, born April 5, 1954) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Yoshiichi Watanabe
渡辺 由一
Personal information
Full name Yoshiichi Watanabe
Date of birth (1954-04-05) April 5, 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth Japan
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1970–1972 Tohoku High School
1973–1976 Sendai University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1982 Mazda 81 (3)
Total 81 (3)
International career
1979 Japan 6 (1)
Medal record
Mazda
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1978
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Watanabe was born on April 5, 1954. After graduating from Sendai University, he joined Toyo Industries (later Mazda) in 1977. The club won the 2nd place in 1978 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1982. He played 81 games and scored three goals in the league.

National team career

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On June 16, 1979, Watanabe debuted for Japan national team against South Korea. He played six games and scored one goal for Japan in 1979.[1]

National team statistics

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[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1979 6 1
Total 6 1

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