was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Uchino was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on April 21, 1934.小田原高校：9 ソフトテニス全国制覇」 Asahi Shimbun, April 26, 2013 After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Furukawa Electric. He won 1960, 1961 and 1964 Emperor's Cup. In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League. He played 47 games and scored 19 goals in the league. He retired in 1969.
National team career On January 2, 1955, when Uchino was a Chuo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Burma. In June 1956, at 1956 Summer Olympics qualification against South Korea, he scored an important first goal. After the qualification, Japan won the qualification to 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne by the drawing of lots. In November, he was selected Japan for 1956 Olympics. He also played at 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. He played 18 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1962.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career In 1966, when Uchino played for Furukawa Electric, he became a playing manager as Ryuzo Hiraki successor and managed the club in 1 season. In 1979, he became a manager for the club as Mitsuo Kamata successor again. The club won 1982 JSL Cup. End of 1983 season, he resigned.
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1965Furukawa ElectricJSL Division 1119665196771968519691Total4719
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals195541195631195700195810195941196010196120196230Total183
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database