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Yoshimatsu Oyama

Yoshimatsu Oyama was a Japanese association football defender who played for Osaka SC and represented the Japan national team in the 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games.

1. Early life and club career

Yoshimatsu Oyama's early life and educational background led him to a significant club career before his national team appearances.

1.1. Early life and education

The exact dates of Yoshimatsu Oyama's birth and death are currently unknown. He attended Kwansei Gakuin University, from which he graduated.

1.2. Club career

After completing his university education, Oyama played for Osaka SC. During his tenure at the club, Osaka SC was home to several prominent players who also represented the Japan national football team, including Toshio Miyaji, Uichiro Hatta, Sakae Takahashi, and Kiyonosuke Marutani.

2. National team career

Yoshimatsu Oyama's most notable period in football was his involvement with the Japan national football team, where he earned his international caps.

2.1. 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games

In May 1925, Yoshimatsu Oyama was selected as a member of the Japan national football team to participate in the 7th Far Eastern Championship Games, held in Manila, Philippines. He made his international debut for Japan on May 17 against the Philippines, a match in which Japan suffered a 0-4 defeat. He played the full duration of this match.

Three days later, on May 20, Oyama also played the full match against the Republic of China (now the Chinese Taipei national football team), which resulted in a 0-2 loss for Japan. Both matches were under the management of coach Yamada Gora. Japan finished the tournament in third place.

2.2. National team statistics

Oyama's international career was brief, consisting of two appearances for the Japan national team in 1925.

Japan national football team
YearAppsGoals
192520
Total20

2.3. Detailed international A-match appearances

The following table provides detailed information regarding Yoshimatsu Oyama's international A-match appearances for the Japan national team.

No.DateHost CityStadiumOpponentResultCoachTournament
1.May 17, 1925ManilaPhilippines0-4 (Loss)Yamada GoraFar Eastern Championship
2.May 20, 1925ManilaRepublic of China0-2 (Loss)Far Eastern Championship

3. Legacy and assessment

Yoshimatsu Oyama is remembered as a former Japanese footballer and a national team player from an early era of Japanese football. His participation in the 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games, though resulting in defeats for the Japanese team, marks his contribution to the nascent stages of international football for Japan. As a defender, he was part of the squad that represented Japan in a key regional tournament.