Kenzo Ohashi


Kenzo Ohashi was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for football team|Japan national team].

Club career

Ohashi was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on April 21, 1934. After graduating from Waseda University, he played for Yuasa Batteries and his local club Toyo Industries. In 1965, Toyo Industries joined new league Japan [Soccer League]. He retired in 1967. He played 3 games and the club also won the championship for 3 years in a row in the league.

National team career

In May 1958, Ohashi was selected Japan national team for Football at [the 1958 Asian Games|1958 Asian Games]. At this competition, on May 26, he debuted against Philippines.

Coaching career

After retirement, in 1971, Ohashi became a manager for Toyo Industries as Yukio Shimomura successor. He managed the club until 1975.
Ohashi died on December 21, 2015, at the age of 80.