Tadao Onishi

Tadao Onishi (大西 忠生, Ōnishi Tadao, April 18, 1943 – June 29, 2006) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Tadao Onishi
大西 忠生
Personal information
Full name Tadao Onishi
Date of birth (1943-04-18)April 18, 1943
Place of birth Kyoto, Kyoto, Empire of Japan
Date of death June 29, 2006(2006-06-29) (aged 63)
Place of death Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Kyoto Murasakino High School
1963–1966 Kyoto University of Education
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1974 Mitsubishi Motors 83 (0)
Total 83 (0)
International career
1969 Japan 1 (0)
Managerial career
1981–1986 Toshiba
Medal record
Mitsubishi Motors
WinnerJapan Soccer League1969
WinnerJapan Soccer League1973
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1970
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1971
Runner-upJapan Soccer League1974
WinnerEmperor's Cup1971
WinnerEmperor's Cup1973
Runner-upEmperor's Cup1967
Runner-upEmperor's Cup1968
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Onishi was born in Kyoto on April 18, 1943. After graduating from Kyoto University of Education, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1967. The club won the league champions in 1969 and 1973. The club also won 1971 and 1973 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1974. He played 83 games in the league.

National team career

In October 1969, Onishi was selected Japan national team for 1970 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on October 10, he debuted against Australia.[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Onishi became a manager for Toshiba in 1981. He managed until 1985–86 season. In 2002, he signed with Thespa Kusatsu and became a general manager. From November 2005, he also served as president.

On June 29, 2006, Onishi died of lung cancer in Yokohama at the age of 63.

Club statistics

Club performance League
Season Club League AppsGoals
Japan League
1967Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 1140
1968140
1969140
1970140
197180
1972110
197360
197420
Total 830

National team statistics

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
196910
Total10

References

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