Hiroto Muraoka Explained

Hiroto Muraoka
村岡 博人
Fullname:Hiroto Muraoka
Birth Date:19 September 1931
Birth Place:Bunkyo, Tokyo, Empire of Japan
Death Place:Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1947–1949
Youthclubs1:University of Tsukuba High School
Collegeyears1:1950–1953
College1:Tokyo University of Education
Years1:1954
Clubs1:Kyodai Club
Nationalyears1:1954
Nationalteam1:Japan
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0

was a Japanese footballer. He played for the Japan national team.

Club career

Muraoka was born in Bunkyo, Tokyo on September 19, 1931. After graduating from the Tokyo University of Education, he played for Kyodai Club which consisted of his alma mater Tokyo University of Education players and graduates. He retired in 1954.

National team career

In March 1954, when Muraoka was a Tokyo University of Education student, he was selected in the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 7, he debuted against South Korea. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He retired from playing career after this tournament. He played 2 games for Japan in 1954.[1]

After retirement

After retirement, Muraoka became a journalist for Kyodo News and worked until 1991.

On March 13, 2017, Muraoka died of heart failure in Kodaira at the age of 85.[2]

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
195420
Total20

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/muraoka_hiroto.html Japan National Football Team Database
  2. http://www.shikoku-np.co.jp/bl/news/national/okuyami-detail.aspx?kid=20170315000582 Shikoku Shimbun 15 March 2017