was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Sugimoto was born in Kobe on December 4, 1926.Japan Football Association After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he joined Hankyu Railways in 1948. He also played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. At the club, he won 1950, 1953 and 1955 Emperor's Cup.
National team career In March 1951, Sugimoto was selected Japan national team for Japan team first game after World War II, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He played 3 games for Japan until 1954.Japan National Football Team Database
On April 2, 2002, Sugimoto died of kidney failure in Nishinomiya at the age of 75.
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals195120195200195300195410Total30
Honours Japan Asian Games Bronze medal: 1951
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database