Uichiro Hatta
Uichiro Hatta (八田 卯一郎, Hatta Uichiro, September 10, 1903 – April 20, 1989) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Uichiro Hatta | ||
| Date of birth | September 10, 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | ||
| Date of death | April 20, 1989 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Meisei Commercial High School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1921–???? | Osaka SC | ||
| National team | |||
| 1925 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
Hatta was born in Osaka on September 10, 1903. He played for Osaka SC was founded by his alma mater high school graduates and many Japan national team players Yoshimatsu Oyama, Toshio Miyaji, Sakae Takahashi and Kiyonosuke Marutani were playing in those days.
National team career
In May 1925, Hatta was selected Japan national team for 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 17, he debuted against Philippines. On May 20, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (0-4, v Philippines and 0-2, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1925.[1]
After retirement
After retirement, Hatta entered Tokyo Imperial University and studied law. He graduated from university in 1930 and he became a judge. He worked at Tokyo District Court and so on.
April 20, 1989, Hatta died of heart failure in Fujisawa at the age of 85.