is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.
Club career Watanabe was born in Nasu, Tochigi on June 4, 1953. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club Towa Real Estate in 1972. The club moved to Tokyo and was changed to "Fujita Industries". The club won the league champions in 1977, 1979 and 1981. The club also won 1977 and 1979 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1983. He played 201 games and scored 34 goals in the league.
National team career On February 12, 1974, Watanabe debuted for Japan national team against Singapore. In September, he was selected Japan for 1974 Asian Games. He also played at 1976 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 28 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1979.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1972Towa Real EstateJSL Division 180197318619741881975Fujita IndustriesJSL Division 118419761861977174197818019791831980183198118019821801983140Total20134
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals1974711975123197630197700197800197960Total284
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database