Tomohiko Ikoma Explained

Tomohiko Ikoma
生駒 友彦
Fullname:Tomohiko Ikoma
Birth Date:25 August 1932
Birth Place:Hyogo, Empire of Japan
Death Place:Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1948–1950
Youthclubs1:Kobe High School
Youthyears2:1951–1954
Youthclubs2:Kwansei Gakuin University
Years1:1955–1966
Clubs1:Mitsubishi Motors
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Totalcaps:0
Totalgoals:0
Nationalyears1:1955
Nationalteam1:Japan
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1966
Managerclubs1:Mitsubishi Motors

was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Ikoma was born in Hyogo Prefecture on August 25, 1932.[1] When he was a Kwansei Gakuin University student, he won 1953 and 1955 Emperor's Cup as a member of All Kwangaku was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. After graduating from university, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1955. In 1965, joined new league Japan Soccer League. He did not play in the league. He retired in 1966.

National team career

On January 2, 1955, when Ikoma was a Kwansei Gakuin University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Burma. He played 5 games for Japan in 1955.[2]

Coaching career

In 1966, when Ikoma played for Mitsubishi Motors, he became a playing manager and managed the club 1 season. End of 1966 season, he resigned as manager and retired from playing career.

On April 27, 2009, Ikoma died in Kobe at the age of 76.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeague
SeasonClubLeagueApps Goals
JapanLeague
1965Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 100
196600
Total00

National team statistics

[2]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
195550
Total50

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://samuraiblue.jp/timeline/19551009/ Japan Football Association
  2. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/ikoma_tomohiko.html Japan National Football Team Database