Education
He was educated at and played for Shimizu Higashi High School.
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Nobuhiro Takeda
Edit Profile武田 修宏
Career
He was a forward and known as a superb opportunistic goal-scorer, making most of his quick thinking and canny positioning. He currently works at Nippon Television and belongs to an entertainment agency Horipro as a sportscaster. Club
He joined Japan Soccer League side Yomiuri Football Club in 1986.
When Japan"s first-ever professional league J. League started in 1993, Yomiuri was transformed to Verdy Kawasaki for whom he continued to play.
He was transferred to Jubilo Iwata for the 1996 season but came back to Verdy (1997), then moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga (July 1997-December 1997), JEF United Ichihara (1998–1999), again Verdy (2000), Paraguayan side Sportivo Luqueño (June 2000-December 2000), and finished his playing career at Verdy (2001). International
He played 18 times for the Japanese national team between 1987 and 1994.
He made his international debut on April 8, 1987 in a 1988 Olympics qualifier against Indonesia at the Tokyo National Olympic Stadium. He scored his sole international goal in the match.
He was on the pitch, after replacing Masashi Nakayama in the 81st minute, when Japan"s hope to play in the finals in the United States.A. was dashed by an injury-time Iraqi equaliser in the last qualifier, the match that the Japanese fans now refer to as the Agony of Doha.
Team honors
1992 Asian Cup (Champions)
Takeda Nobuhiro no Super Cup Soccer - Super Famicom videogame, released November 26, 1993
Takeda Nobuhiro no Ace Striker - Game Boy videogame, released February 18, 1994
Takeda Nobuhiro no Super League Soccer - Super Famicom videogame, released November 25, 1994.
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