Tadao Kobayashi


Tadao Kobayashi is a Japanese former football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Kobayashi was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on 7 July 1930. After graduating from Keio University, he played for Keio BRB, which consisted of players from his alma mater. He won the 1954 and 1956 Emperor's Cups with the club.

National team career

In June 1956, Kobayashi was selected by the Japan national team for the 1956 Summer Olympics qualification. He debuted at this qualification on 3 June against South Korea. In November, he played at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He played three games for Japan in 1956.