Masanori Tokita

was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Biography
Tokita was born in Kobe on June 24, 1925. After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1950. He also played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. He won Emperor's Cup 4 times. He retired in 1959.

In March 1951, Tokita was selected the 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 also played at 1954 Asian Games. In November 1956, he was selected Japan for 1956 Summer Olympics and he played as captain. He played 12 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1959.

On March 5, 2004, Tokita died of esophageal cancer in Hyogo Prefecture at the age of 78. In 2006, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Statistics
Japan National Football Team Database

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|1951||3||1
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|1952||0||0
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|1954||3||1
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|1956||2||0
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|1957||0||0
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|1958||0||0
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|1959||3||0
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!Total||12||2
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References

Other websites

Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association

Category:1925 births
Category:2004 deaths
Category:Footballers from Hyōgo Prefecture
Category:Japan international footballers
Category:Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma SC players
Category:Footballers at the 1956 Summer Olympics