Seishiro Shimatani (嶋谷 征四郎, Shimatani Seishiro, November 6, 1938 – October 24, 2001) was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Seishiro Shimatani
嶋谷 征四郎
Personal information
Full name Seishiro Shimatani
Date of birth (1938-11-06)November 6, 1938
Place of birth Kyoto, Kyoto, Empire of Japan
Date of death October 24, 2001(2001-10-24) (aged 62)
Place of death Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1954–1956 Yamashiro High School
1957–1960 Kansai University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1961–1965 Furukawa Electric 8 (2)
Kyoto Shiko
Total 8 (2)
International career
1959 Japan 1 (0)
Managerial career
1972–1974 Kyoto Shiko
1977–1979 Kyoto Shiko
1994 Kyoto Purple Sanga
Medal record
Furukawa Electric
Winner Emperor's Cup 1961
Winner Emperor's Cup 1964
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1962
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Shimatani was born in Kyoto on November 6, 1938. After graduating from Kansai University, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1961. In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League and he played in 1 season in the league. After he left the club, he played for his local club Kyoto Shiko.

National team career

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On January 11, 1959, when Shimatani was a Kansai University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Singapore.[1]

Coaching career

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Shimatani managed his local club Kyoto Shiko (later Kyoto Purple Sanga) in 1972. 1972 season is first season Kyoto Shiko was promoted to new division, Japan Soccer League Division 2 from Japanese Regional Leagues. He managed until 1974. In 1977, he managed for Kyoto Shiko again. However, in 1978 season, the club was relegated to Regional Leagues. He resigned in 1978. In 1994, he signed with Kyoto Purple Sanga. He resigned in September.

On October 24, 2001, Shimatani died of cirrhosis in Kyoto at the age of 62.

Club statistics

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Club performance League
Season Club League Apps Goals
Japan League
1965 Furukawa Electric JSL Division 1 8 2
Total 8 2

National team statistics

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[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1959 1 0
Total 1 0

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