1. Life
Toru Morikawa's life and career developed through his early education and professional playing years.
1.1. Early Life and Background
Toru Morikawa was born on June 29, 1966, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, specifically in Hodatsushimizu-cho. He is a Japanese national. Standing at 68 in (172 cm) and weighing 148 lb (67 kg), Morikawa played as a defender throughout his professional football career.
1.2. Education
Morikawa attended Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, where he played football from 1985 to 1988 as part of his youth career before turning professional.
1.3. Playing Career
Morikawa's professional football career began in 1989 and concluded in 1994, encompassing tenures with two distinct clubs.
1.3.1. Matsushita Electric / Gamba Osaka
In 1989, Toru Morikawa joined Matsushita Electric, a club that would later be rebranded as Gamba Osaka. His tenure with the club lasted until 1993. During his time with Matsushita Electric, the club achieved a significant milestone in 1990 by winning the 1990 Emperor's Cup, marking their first major title in club history. In 1992, Morikawa played numerous matches as a defender in the 1992 J.League Cup. However, his playing time was significantly limited in 1993, as he could hardly participate in matches during that season.
1.3.2. Kyoto Sanga FC
Following his departure from Gamba Osaka, Morikawa moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1994. At the time, Kyoto Purple Sanga was competing in the Japan Football League. Morikawa played for Kyoto Purple Sanga for one season before deciding to retire from professional football at the end of the 1994 season.
2. Achievements and Statistics
Toru Morikawa's professional career included a notable team achievement and recorded statistics across various competitions.
2.1. Team Achievements
Morikawa's most significant team achievement was winning the 1990 Emperor's Cup with Matsushita Electric. This victory was particularly historic as it represented the club's inaugural major title.
2.2. Career Statistics
The following table details Toru Morikawa's club performance in league and cup competitions during his professional career.
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1989/90 | Matsushita Electric | JSL Division 1 | ||||||||
| 1990/91 | ||||||||||
| 1991/92 | ||||||||||
| 1992 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | - | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
3. Related Entries
- List of Gamba Osaka players
- List of Kyoto Sanga FC players