Toshio Takabayashi

Toshio Takabayashi (高林 敏夫, Takabayashi Toshio; born November 15, 1953) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Toshio Takabayashi
高林 敏夫

Personal information
Full name	Toshio Takabayashi
Date of birth	(1953-11-15) November 15, 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Japan
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1969–1971	Sagami Institute of Technology High School
1972–1975	Chuo University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1982	Hitachi	79	(10)
Total		79	(10)
International career
1974–1976	Japan	12	(2)
Medal record Hitachi Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1982 Winner JSL Cup 1976 Runner-up JSL Cup 1980
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Takabayashi was born on November 15, 1953. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Hitachi in 1976. The club won 1976 JSL Cup. He retired in 1982. He played 79 games and scored 10 goals in the league.

National team career

On February 12, 1974, when Takabayashi was a Chuo University student, he debuted and scored a goal for Japan national team against Singapore. In September, he was selected Japan for 1974 Asian Games. He also played at 1976 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 12 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1976.^[1]

Club statistics

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Club performance			League
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals
Japan			League
1976	Hitachi	JSL Division 1	14	2
1977			12	5
1978			7	0
1979			15	0
1980			13	2
1981			10	0
1982			8	1
Total			79	10

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1974	4	1
1975	0	0
1976	8	1
Total	12	2