Isao Iwabuchi

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

Biography
Iwabuchi was born in Tochigi Prefecture on November 17, 1933. He played for Keio BRB which was consisted of his alma mater Keio University players and graduates. He won 1954 and 1956 Emperor's Cup at the club.

On January 5, 1955, when Iwabuchi was a Keio University student, he debuted for the Japan national team against Burma. In June 1956, at 1956 Summer Olympics qualification against South Korea, he scored a goal. After the qualification, Japan won the qualification to 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne by the drawing of lots. In November, he was selected Japan for 1956 Olympics. He also played at 1958 Asian Games. He played 8 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1958.

On April 16, 2003, Iwabuchi died of peritonitis in Tokyo Metropolis at the age of 69.

Statistics
Japan National Football Team Database

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References

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Category:1933 births
Category:2003 deaths
Category:Footballers from Tochigi Prefecture
Category:Japan international footballers
Category:Footballers at the 1956 Summer Olympics