Hiroshi Ochiai

Hiroshi Ochiai (落合 弘, Ochiai Hiroshi, born February 28, 1946) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Hiroshi Ochiai
Personal information
Full name Hiroshi Ochiai
Date of birth (1946-02-28) February 28, 1946
Place of birth Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Youth career
1961–1963 Saitama Urawa High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1965 Toshiba
1966–1984 Mitsubishi Motors 267 (56)
Total 267 (56)
National team
1974–1980 Japan 63 (9)
Honours
Mitsubishi Motors
WinnerJapan Soccer League1969
WinnerJapan Soccer League1973
WinnerJapan Soccer League1978
WinnerJapan Soccer League1982
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1970
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1971
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1974
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1975
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1976
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1977
WinnerJSL Cup1978
WinnerJSL Cup1981
WinnerEmperor's Cup1971
WinnerEmperor's Cup1973
WinnerEmperor's Cup1978
WinnerEmperor's Cup1980
Runner-upEmperor's Cup1967
Runner-upEmperor's Cup1968
Runner-upEmperor's Cup1979
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Ochiai was born in Saitama on 28 February 1946. After graduating from Saitama Urawa High School, he joined Toshiba in 1964. He played at offensive position. In 1966, he moved to his local club Mitsubishi Motors played in Japan Soccer League (JSL). He played in all 260 league matches in the league until 1981. In 1969, he became a top scorer and the club won the champions at JSL first time. In the 1970s he was converted to defensive position. In 1973, the club won JSL and Emperor's Cup. In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan; JSL, JSL Cup, Emperor's Cup and he was selected "Japanese Footballer of the Year" awards. He retired in 1984. He played 267 games and scored 56 goals in the league. This 267 games is the second record in JSL after Yoshikazu Nagai (272 games). He was selected Best Eleven 10 times included for 9 years in a row (1973-1981). The club won the league champions 2 times, JSL Cup 2 times and Emperor's Cup 4 times.

In September 1974, Ochiai was selected the Japan national team for 1974 Asian Games. At this competition, on 7 September, he debuted against Israel. After his debut, he played in most games included 1976 Summer Olympics qualification, 1978 World Cup qualification and 1978 Asian Games. In 1980, 1980 Summer Olympics qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 63 games and scored 9 goals for Japan until 1980.

After retirement, in 1988, Ochiai became an assistant coach for Japan national team under manager Kenzo Yokoyama who was teammate at Mitsubishi Motors. In 1992, Ochiai became an assistant coach for Urawa Reds (former Mitsubishi Motors) under manager Takaji Mori.

In 2010, Ochiai was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Statistics

[1]

Club statistics League
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals
JapanLeague
1966Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 1146
19671413
1968145
19691412
1970142
1971144
1972141
1973182
1974182
1975183
1976181
1977181
1978181
1979182
1980181
1981180
198250
198320
198400
CountryJapan 26756
Total 26756

[2]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
197420
1975133
1976152
197750
1978143
197991
198050
Total639

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