Koji Miyata

Koji Miyata
宮田孝治
Personal information
Full name	Koji Miyata
Date of birth	January 15, 1923
Place of birth	Japan
Playing position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	Kobe Daiichi High School
	Waseda University
Senior career*
National team
Teams managed
1961–1973	Tanabe Pharmaceuticals
Representing Japan
Asian Games
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Koji Miyata (宮田孝治, Miyata Koji, born January 15, 1923) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Miyata was born on January 15, 1923. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1946.

In March 1951, Miyata was selected 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. He played 6 games for Japan until 1954.[1]

After retirement, Miyata became a manager for Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1961. The club joined Japanese Regional Leagues in 1968 and new division Japan Soccer League Division 2. In 1972 season, he led the club 2nd place and promoted Division 1. However, in 1973 season, the club was the lowest place and he resigned.

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