1. Overview
Takeshi Ono (大野 毅Ono TakeshiJapanese, born November 22, 1944) is a former Japanese professional football player and coach. Throughout his playing career, he primarily served as a defender for Toyo Industries (now Sanfrecce Hiroshima) and represented the Japan national football team. After retiring as a player, Ono transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of young talent.
2. Personal Background
Takeshi Ono was born on November 22, 1944. His early life was marked by his dedication to football, which he pursued through his academic career.
2.1. Education
Ono attended Johoku High School before enrolling in the Second Faculty of Commerce at Waseda University. During his time at Waseda University, he was a key player for the university's football club, serving as a defender. He played a significant role in the team's victory in the 46th Emperor's Cup, a prestigious football competition in Japan. His contemporaries at Waseda University included notable footballers such as Kunishige Kamamoto and Koji Mori.
3. Playing Career
Takeshi Ono's professional football career spanned from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, during which he achieved significant success at both club and international levels.
3.1. Club Career
After graduating from Waseda University in 1967, Takeshi Ono joined Toyo Industries, a club now known as Sanfrecce Hiroshima. During his tenure with Toyo Industries from 1967 to 1976, the club experienced a period of great success, securing the Japan Soccer League championship three times in 1967, 1968, and 1970. They also won the Emperor's Cup in 1967 and 1969. Ono played a crucial role as a full-back, a type of defender, and sometimes as a midfielder. He was known for his ability to man-mark key opposing players. During this period, he played alongside teammates such as Kazuo Imanishi, Yosuke Niwa, Hiroyuki Kuwahara, Junji Kawano, and Tsuyoshi Kunieda. He made 145 appearances and scored 5 goals in the league for Toyo Industries.
After retiring from Toyo Industries in 1976, Ono continued his playing career with Mazda Auto Hiroshima from 1977. At Mazda Auto Hiroshima, he played as a libero, a versatile defensive role. With Mazda Auto Hiroshima, he won the Chūgoku Soccer League championship in both 1978 and 1979. He also participated in the 59th Emperor's Cup, where his team faced his former club, Toyo Industries, in the second round.
3.2. National Team Career
Takeshi Ono debuted for the Japan national football team on March 25, 1965, in a match against the Singapore in Singapore. He was selected for the national team again in 1971. Overall, he played 3 international A-matches for Japan until 1971. His national team appearances included a match against the Denmark on July 28, 1971, in Copenhagen, and another against the Iceland on August 13, 1971, in Reykjavík. He played under coaches Ken Naganuma in 1965 and Shun'ichirō Okano in 1971.
4. Playing Statistics
This section provides a quantitative overview of Takeshi Ono's football career, consolidating his performance data from club and national team play.
4.1. Club Statistics
Takeshi Ono's club career statistics primarily reflect his tenure with Toyo Industries and Mazda Auto Hiroshima.
| Japan | League | JSL Cup | Emperor's Cup | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Club | League | Appearances | Goals | Appearances | Goals | Appearances | Goals | Appearances | Goals | ||
| 1967 | Toyo Industries | JSL | 11 | - | ||||||||
| 1968 | 14 | - | ||||||||||
| 1969 | - | |||||||||||
| 1970 | 12 | - | ||||||||||
| 1971 | - | - | ||||||||||
| 1972 | JSL1部 | - | ||||||||||
| 1973 | ||||||||||||
| 1974 | - | |||||||||||
| 1975 | - | |||||||||||
| 1976 | ||||||||||||
| 1977 | Mazda Auto Hiroshima | Chūgoku | ||||||||||
| 1978 | ||||||||||||
| 1979 | ||||||||||||
| Total (JSL1部) | 145 | 5 | - | |||||||||
| Total (Chūgoku) | ||||||||||||
| Career Total | 145 | 5 | - | |||||||||
4.2. National Team Statistics
Takeshi Ono's national team career spanned from 1965 to 1971, during which he made 3 appearances for the Japan national football team.
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
5. Coaching Career
Takeshi Ono transitioned into coaching even while he was an active player at Toyo Industries. During this time, he notably coached future Japanese professional players including Kimiyoshi Kineta.
Currently, Ono serves as the representative for Waseda Club Forza '02. Under his leadership, the club has become a strong team, notably participating in the Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) tournament. He has been instrumental in developing young talents who have gone on to become professional players, including Ryoya Ogawa, Somin Tanabe, and Yuki Nogami.