Hiroto Muraoka

was a Japanese footballer. He played for the Japan national team.

Club career Muraoka was born in Bunkyo, Tokyo on September 19, 1931. After graduating from the Tokyo University of Education, he played for Kyodai Club which consisted of his alma mater Tokyo University of Education players and graduates. He retired in 1954.

National team career In March 1954, when Muraoka was a Tokyo University of Education student, he was selected in the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on March 7, he debuted against South Korea. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He retired from playing career after this tournament. He played 2 games for Japan in 1954.

After retirement After retirement, Muraoka became a journalist for Kyodo News and worked until 1991.

On March 13, 2017, Muraoka died of heart failure in Kodaira at the age of 85.

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