was a Japanese professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Nippon Kokan, Yomiuri and the Japan national team.
Club career Asaoka was born in Tokyo on 6 April 1962. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, he joined Nippon Kokan in 1985. Starting in 1985, the club won second place for three years in a row. He was also selected Best Eleven 1985–86. He moved to Yomiuri in 1988. The club won the league championship in 1990–91. He retired in 1991.
International career In April 1987, Asaoka was selected in Japan national team for 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on 12 April, he debuted against Singapore. He played 8 games for Japan until 1989.Japan National Football Team Database
Death Asaoka died on 6 October 2021, aged 59.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJSL CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNippon Kokan1985–86JSL Division 12122121986–872122121987–88212212Total636636Yomiuri1988–89JSL Division 117231302331989–9022040302901990–9110100020Total4028160543Career total103881601179
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan198710198850198920Total80
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database