Eizo Yuguchi
# Eizo Yuguchi

Eizo Yuguchi (湯口 栄蔵, Yuguchi Eizō, July 4, 1945 – February 2, 2003) was a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

## Club career

Yuguchi was born in Osaka on July 4, 1945. After graduating from Kansai University, he joined his local club Yanmar Diesel in 1968. The club won the league champions in 1971. The club also won 1968 and 1970 Emperor's Cup. He retired in 1972. He played 66 games and scored 3 goals in the league.

## National team career

In October 1968, Yuguchi was selected Japan national team for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. At this competition, on October 18, he played against Spain and Japan won Bronze Medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1970 World Cup qualification and 1970 Asian Games. He played 5 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1970.

On February 2, 2003, Yuguchi died of stomach cancer in Nara at the age of 57.

## National team statistics

Japan national team :

| Year | Apps | Goals |
| - | - | - |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 |

## Awards

* Japan Soccer League Fighting Spirit Award: 1968
