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Shunichiro Okano was born on 28 August, 1931 in Taito, Tokyo, Empire of Japan, is a Japanese footballer and manager (1931–2017). Discover Shunichiro Okano'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 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Shunichiro Okano |
| Occupation |
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| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
28 August, 1931 |
| Birthday |
28 August |
| Birthplace |
Taito, Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
| Date of death |
2 February, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Shunichiro Okano Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Shunichiro Okano height not available right now. We will update Shunichiro Okano's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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Shunichiro Okano Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shunichiro Okano worth at the age of 85 years old? Shunichiro Okano’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Shunichiro Okano'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 |
footballer |
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Timeline
Shunichiro Okano (岡野 俊一郎) was a Japanese football player and manager.
He played for Japan national team as a forward.
He also managed Japan's national team.
Okano was born in Taito, Tokyo on August 28, 1931.
His parents ran a well-established confectionery shop in Tokyo’s Ueno district.
During the war his family escaped from the American air raids to Gunma Prefecture, but Okano stayed to attend a high school.
In April 1949 he enrolled to the University of Tokyo and joined a football club there.
In 1953 his team won the first national university championships.
In 1955, he was selected Japan national team.
He played 2 games for Japan in 1955.
In March 1957, Okano graduated in psychology from the Faculty of Letters, and in early 1961 spent three months in West Germany to train as a football coach.
Upon return he was appointed as a Japan national team coach under manager Ken Naganuma, he also served as an interpreter for German coach Dettmar Cramer.
Okano coached the Japan national team from 1961 to 1971, becoming the manager for the 1970-1971 season.
In 1968 Summer Olympics, Japan won the bronze medals.
In 1970, he was promoted to the manager as successor Naganuma.
He managed at 1970 Asian Games.
However, at 1972 Summer Olympics qualification in 1971, following Japan's failure to qualify for 1972 Summer Olympics, Okano resigned.
In October 1974 he joined the Japan Football Association (JFA).
Soon after that he became executive director of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC); in 1977 he was appointed as its general secretary and in 1989 as its executive director.
Okano was a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1990 to 2012, becoming an honorary member in 2012.
In September 1990 he became a member of the IOC, and in 1995 of the FIFA Olympic Tournaments' Organizing Committee.
From 1998 to 2002 he served as the president of the Japan Football Association.
He also served as 9th president of JFA (1998-2002) and 1st president of East Asian Football Federation (2004-2006).
In 2005, Okano was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
Okano died from lung cancer on 2 February 2017 at a Tokyo hospital.
In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
