Yoshio Kikugawa


Yoshio Kikugawa is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Kikugawa was born in Fujieda on September 12, 1944. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1968. The club won the league champions in 1969, 1973. The club won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1974. He played 94 games and scored 2 goals in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1969.

National team career

In October 1969, he was selected Japan national team for 1970 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on October 12, he debuted against South Korea. He also played at 1970 Asian Games. He played 16 games for Japan until 1971.

Coaching career

After retirement, in 1982, Kikugawa signed with new club Chuo Bohan based in his local Fujieda and became a manager. In 1991, he promoted the club to Japan Soccer League Division 2. He resigned in 1994. In 1999, he became a manager as Takaji Mori successor and managed in 1 season.

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