About Minoru Kobata
Born 1946. Minoru Kobata is a Japanese association football player.
is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Kobata was born in Saitama on November 24, 1946. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Hitachi in 1969. In 1972, the club won the Japan Soccer League and the Emperor's Cup. The club also won the 1975 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1975. He played 99 games and scored 22 goals in the league. He was selected as one of the Best Eleven in 1970.
National team career On July 31, 1970, Kobata debuted for Japan national team against Hong Kong. In December, he was selected Japan for 1970 Asian Games. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification in 1973. He played 13 games for Japan until 1973.
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Awards Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1970
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Who is Minoru Kobata?
Japanese association football player
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Minoru Kobata was born on 24 November 1946 in Saitama Prefecture.
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Minoru Kobata is an association football player.
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