is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Katsuya was educated at and played for Shimabara Commerce High School and Osaka University of Commerce. After graduating in 1984, he joined Japan Soccer League side Honda. He was selected Best Eleven in 1985–86 and 1986–87. But he moved to fellow JSL side Nissan Motors (later Yokohama Marinos) in 1991. He was transferred to Júbilo Iwata in 1994, then to Cerezo Osaka in 1998, and retired from the game at the end of the 1998 season.
National team career In September 1985, Katsuya was selected Japan national team for 1986 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on September 22, he debuted against Hong Kong. He also played 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics qualification in 1987.
In 1992, Katsuya was selected Japan for the first time in 5 years. He was a member of the Japan won the 1992 Asian Cup. He played 3 matches in the competition. In 1993, he was also selected Japan for 1994 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, he filled in for injured left back Satoshi Tsunami in the Final round. He was on the pitch when Japan's hope to play in the finals was dashed by an injury-time Iraqi equaliser in the last qualifier, the match that the Japanese fans now refer to as the Agony of Doha. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 27 games for Japan until 1993.Japan National Football Team Database
Futsal career In 1989, Katsuya selected Japan national futsal team for 1989 Futsal World Championship in Netherlands.
Coaching career After retirement, Katsuya started coaching career at Cerezo Osaka in 1999. He mainly served as coach and scout.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1984HondaJSL Division 11611611985/862202201986/871911911987/882212211988/891801801989/90222212431990/91211402511991/92Nissan MotorsJSL Division 1200302301992Yokohama MarinosJ1 League-006060199325010002601994Júbilo IwataJ1 League2211000231199535100-351199627010131410199715020402101998Cerezo OsakaJ1 League1400000140Total29885032233510
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals198520198640198760198800198900199000199100199290199360Total270
Honors and awards Team Honors 1992 Asian Cup (Champions)
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database