Age, Biography and Wiki
Taizo Kawamoto was born on 17 January, 1914 in Seto, Aichi, Empire of Japan, is a Japanese footballer and manager. Discover Taizo Kawamoto's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Taizo Kawamoto |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
17 January 1914 |
| Birthday |
17 January |
| Birthplace |
Seto, Aichi, Empire of Japan |
| Date of death |
20 September, 1985 |
| Died Place |
Osaka, Osaka, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Taizo Kawamoto Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Taizo Kawamoto height is 1.72m .
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| Height |
1.72m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Taizo Kawamoto Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Taizo Kawamoto worth at the age of 71 years old? Taizo Kawamoto’s income source is mostly from being a successful manager. He is from Japan. We have estimated Taizo Kawamoto's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
manager |
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Timeline
Taizo Kawamoto (川本 泰三) was a Japanese football player and manager.
He played for Japan national team.
He also managed Japan national team.
Kawamoto was born in Seto on January 17, 1914.
He played for Waseda WMW, which consisted of players and graduates of his alma mater.
In May 1934, when Kawamoto was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila.
At this competition, on May 13, he debuted and scored a goal against Dutch East Indies.
In 1936, he was selected Japan for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and scored a goal against Sweden.
Japan completed a come-from-behind victory against Sweden.
The first victory in Olympics for the Japan and the historic victory over one of the powerhouses became later known as "Miracle of Berlin" (ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan.
The club won second place at the 1940 Emperor's Cup.
In 1941, Kawamoto served in the military during World War II and was detained in the Soviet Union following the war for four years (see Japanese prisoners of war in the Soviet Union).
In December 1949, he returned to Japan when he was 35 years old, and became a player at Osaka SC.
Osaka SC won second place at the Emperor's Cup three times, in 1951, 1952, and 1953.
After World War II, Kawamoto played at 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification and 1954 Asian Games.
He played 9 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1954.
On May 3, 1954, he made history by becoming the oldest player to play for Japan national team at the age of 40 years and 106 days.
He was also a member of Japan as player and assistant coach for 1956 Summer Olympics, but he did not compete.
In 1956, Kawamoto served as assistant coach under manager Shigemaru Takenokoshi for 1956 Summer Olympics.
In 1958, Kawamoto named a manager for Japan national team as Hidetoki Takahashi successor for 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo.
At the 1958 Asian Games, Japan competed against the Philippines and Hong Kong.
However, Japan lost both games and he resigned after the competition.
On September 20, 1985, Kawamoto died of stomach cancer in Osaka at the age of 71.
In 2005, he was posthumously selected for the Japan Football Hall of Fame.
In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
