Megumu Tamura

Japanese association football player (1927-1986)

Megumu Tamura (田村 恵, Tamura Megumu, January 10, 1927 – October 8, 1986) was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Megumu Tamura
Personal information
Full nameMegumu Tamura
Date of birth(1927-01-10)January 10, 1927
Place of birthJapan
Date of deathOctober 8, 1986(1986-10-08) (aged 59)
Place of deathChuo, Tokyo, Japan
Position(s)Defender
Youth career
Shonan High School
Waseda University
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Nippon Oil & Fats
National team
1951Japan3(0)
Honours
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place1951 New DelhiTeam
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Tamura was born on January 10, 1927. He played for Nippon Oil & Fats.

In March 1951, Tamura was selected Japan national team for Japan team first game after World War II, 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He played 3 games for Japan in 1951.

On October 8, 1986, Tamura died of cancer in Chuo, Tokyo at the age of 59.[1]

Statistics

[2]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
195130
Total30

References

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