Kuniya Daini Explained

Kuniya Daini
大仁 邦彌
Fullname:Kuniya Daini
Birth Date:12 October 1944
Birth Place:Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1960–1962
Youthclubs1:Kobe High School
Collegeyears1:1964–1969
College1:Keio University
Years1:1970–1978
Clubs1:Mitsubishi Motors
Caps1:119
Goals1:1
Totalcaps:119
Totalgoals:1
Nationalyears1:1972–1976
Nationalteam1:Japan
Nationalcaps1:44
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1984–1989
Managerclubs1:Mitsubishi Motors

is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He is also a former president of Japan Football Association.

Club career

Daini was born in Kobe on October 12, 1944. After graduating from Keio University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1970. The club won the league champions in 1973 and 1978. The club won 1971, 1973, 1978 Emperor's Cup and 1978 JSL Cup. He retired in 1978. He played 119 games and scored 1 goal in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1973.

National team career

On July 12, 1972, Daini debuted for Japan national team against Khmer. In 1974, he was selected Japan for 1974 Asian Games. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification and 1976 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 44 games for Japan until 1976.[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Daini became a manager for Mitsubishi Motors as Kenzo Yokoyama successor in 1984. He led the club to won the 3rd place for 2 years in a row (1986-1988). However, in 1989, the club was relegated to Division 2 first time in club history and he resigned.

From 1992, Daini worked at Japan Football Association. He served as vice-president (2006-2012) and president (2012-2016).

Club statistics

Club performanceLeague
SeasonClubLeagueApps Goals
JapanLeague
1970Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 1140
1971140
1972140
1973180
1974170
1975181
1976180
197760
197800
Total1191

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
197260
197340
197470
1975120
1976150
Total440

Honours

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/daini_kuniya.html Japan National Football Team Database
  2. Web site: 大仁邦彌名誉会長、イビチャ・オシム元日本代表監督が秋の受勲で旭日小綬章を受章. March 5, 2024. Japan Football Association.
  3. Web site: DAINI Kuniya. March 5, 2024. Japan Football Association.