was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kuwahara was born in Hiroshima on December 22, 1942. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined his local club Toyo Industries in 1965. The club won league champions 5 times (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1970). The club also won 1965, 1967 and 1969 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1972. He played 94 games and scored 53 goals in the league.
National team career In December 1966, he was selected Japan national team for 1966 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 14, he debuted against Malaysia. In 1968, he was selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He played 2 matches and Japan won Bronze Medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He played 12 games and scored 5 goals for Japan until 1970.Japan National Football Team Database
On March 1, 2017, Kuwahara died of pneumonia in Hiroshima at the age of 74.
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1965Toyo IndustriesJSL Division 113719661491967131119681481969197014919711972Total6844
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals196642196711196821196941197010Total125
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database Japan Football Hall of Fame (Japan team at 1968 Olympics) at Japan Football Association