About Hideo Sakai
Lived 1909 – 1996 (aged 86). Hideo Sakai was a Japanese association football player.
was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Sakai was born in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 1909. He played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. He won 1929 and 1930 Emperor's Cup with Yukio Goto and so on at the club.
National team career In May 1934, Sakai was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. He also played against Philippines and Republic of China. He played 3 games for Japan in 1934.
On June 3, 1996, Sakai died of a pneumonia in Nishinomiya at the age of 86.
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Who was Hideo Sakai?
Japanese association football player (1909–1996)
When was Hideo Sakai born?
Hideo Sakai was born on 10 June 1909 in Japan.
When did Hideo Sakai die?
Hideo Sakai died on 3 June 1996 in Hyōgo Prefecture.
What was Hideo Sakai's occupation?
Hideo Sakai was an association football player.
What nationality was Hideo Sakai?
Hideo Sakai was Japanese.
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