was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Shimatani was born in Kyoto on November 6, 1938. After graduating from Kansai University, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1961. In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League and he played in 1 season in the league. After he left the club, he played for his local club Kyoto Shiko.
National team career On January 11, 1959, when Shimatani was a Kansai University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Singapore.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career Shimatani managed his local club Kyoto Shiko (later Kyoto Purple Sanga) in 1972. 1972 season is first season Kyoto Shiko was promoted to new division, Japan Soccer League Division 2 from Japanese Regional Leagues. He managed until 1974. In 1977, he managed for Kyoto Shiko again. However, in 1978 season, the club was relegated to Regional Leagues. He resigned in 1978. In 1994, he signed with Kyoto Purple Sanga. He resigned in September.
On October 24, 2001, Shimatani died of cirrhosis in Kyoto at the age of 62.
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1965Furukawa ElectricJSL Division 182Total82
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals195910Total10
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database