Teiichi Matsumaru (松丸 貞一, Matsumaru Teiichi, February 28, 1909 – January 6, 1997) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Teiichi Matsumaru
松丸 貞一
Personal information
Full name Teiichi Matsumaru
Date of birth (1909-02-28)February 28, 1909
Place of birth Bunkyo, Tokyo, Empire of Japan
Date of death January 6, 1997(1997-01-06) (aged 87)
Place of death Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Keio University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Keio BRB
Tokyo OB Club
International career
1934 Japan 3 (0)
Medal record
Keio BRB
Winner Emperor's Cup 1932
Winner Emperor's Cup 1936
Tokyo OB Club
Winner Emperor's Cup 1933
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Matsumaru was born in Bunkyo, Tokyo on February 28, 1909. He played for Keio BRB was consisted of his alma mater Keio University players and graduates. At Keio BRB, he won 1932 and 1936 Emperor's Cup. He also played for Tokyo OB Club and won 1933 Emperor's Cup with Shigemaru Takenokoshi and Shiro Teshima.

National team career

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In May 1934, Matsumaru was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. He also played against Philippines and Republic of China. He played 3 games for Japan in 1934.[1]

Matsumaru died on January 6, 1997, at the age of 87. In 2015, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1934 3 0
Total 3 0

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b Japan National Football Team Database
  2. ^ "MATSUMARU Teiichi". Japan Football Association. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
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