Takehiko Kawanishi
# Takehiko Kawanishi

Takehiko Kawanishi (川西 武彦, Kawanishi Takehiko, born October 9, 1938) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

## Club career

Kawanishi was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on October 9, 1938. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he joined his local club Toyo Industries in 1961. In 1965, Toyo Industries joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1966. He did not play in the league.

## National team career

In December 1959, when he was a Rikkyo University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1960 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on December 20, he debuted against South Korea. He played 8 games for Japan until 1962.

## Club statistics

| Club performance | Club performance | Club performance | League | League |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | Japan | Japan | League | League |
| 1965 | Toyo Industries | JSL Division 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | Toyo Industries | JSL Division 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 0 | 0 |

## National team statistics

Japan national team :

| Year | Apps | Goals |
| - | - | - |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
