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Ken Naganuma was born on 5 September, 1930 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, is a Japanese footballer and manager (1930–2008). Discover Ken Naganuma'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 77 years old?
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Ken Naganuma |
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| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
5 September, 1930 |
| Birthday |
5 September |
| Birthplace |
Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Date of death |
2 June, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Ken Naganuma Height, Weight & Measurements
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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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Ken Naganuma Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ken Naganuma worth at the age of 77 years old? Ken Naganuma’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Ken Naganuma'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Ken Naganuma (長沼 健) was a Japanese football player and manager.
Naganuma was born in Hiroshima on 5 September 1930.
A forward, he earned four caps for the Japan national team between 1954 and 1961 and later also served as the team's manager.
In March 1954, Naganuma was selected for the Japan national team for 1954 World Cup qualification.
At this qualification, on 7 March, he debuted and scored a goal against South Korea.
He also played at 1954 Asian Games.
After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University and Chuo University, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1955.
In 1956, He was selected in the Japan squad for the 1956 Summer Olympics.
However, he could not play for physical condition.
In 1959, when Naganuma was still a player, he became a manager for Furukawa Electric.
Furukawa Electric won 1960, 1961 and 1964 Emperor's Cup.
In 1960, he helped the club become 1960 Emperor's Cup champions.
This was the first Emperor's Cup champions as a works team.
In 1961, he was selected first Japanese Footballer of the Year awards.
He played 4 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1961.
In 1962, when he was 32 years old, he was named as the manager for Japan national team as Hidetoki Takahashi's successor.
He managed Japan with assistant coach Shunichiro Okano at 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League.
He played 19 games and scored 8 goals in the league.
He also managed at 1966 Asian Games.
At 1968 Summer Olympics, Japan won Bronze Medal.
This is the first time an Asian team won a medal at Olympics.
In 1969, he resigned after 1970 World Cup qualification and Okano was promoted to new manager.
At 1972 Summer Olympics qualification, following Japan's failure to qualify for 1972 Summer Olympics, Okano resigned and Naganuma became a manager again in 1972.
He managed 1974 World Cup qualification and 1974 Asian Games.
At 1976 Summer Olympics qualification in April 1976, following Japan's failure to qualify for 1976 Summer Olympics, Naganuma resigned.
Naganuma became a vice-president of Japan Football Association (JFA) in 1987 and a president of JFA in 1994.
He was also the president of the Japan Football Association from 1994 to 1998.
In 1998, he resigned a president of JFA.
He also served as vice-president World Cup bidding committee and Japan World Cup Organizing Committee for 2002 World Cup.
In 2005, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
On 2 June 2008, Naganuma died of pneumonia at the age of 77.
In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
