Osamu Yamaji

Osamu Yamaji (山路 修, Yamaji Osamu; August 31, 1929 – January 26, 2021) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Osamu Yamaji
山路 修

Personal information
Full name	Osamu Yamaji
Date of birth	(1929-08-31)August 31, 1929
Place of birth	Hyogo, Empire of Japan
Date of death	January 26, 2021(2021-01-26) (aged 91)
Place of death	Yokohama, Japan
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Kobe Daiichi High School
	Waseda University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Sumitomo Metal
International career
1954	Japan	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Yamaji was born in Hyogo Prefecture on August 31, 1929. After graduating from Waseda University, he played for Sumitomo Metal. He also played for Osaka SC and won the 2nd place at Emperor's Cup 3 times (1951, 1952 and 1953).

National team career

In March 1954, Yamaji was selected Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 7, he debuted against South Korea.^[1]

National team statistics

^[1]

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1954	1	0
Total	1	0