Koji Funamoto is a former Japanese football player.
15 Facts About Koji Funamoto
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Koji Funamoto played for Hiroshima University High School from 1958 to 1960.
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Koji Funamoto moved on to club football immediately after high school, while Ogi, Kuwahara, and Kuwata would play four years at Chuo University before joining Koji Funamoto in club play with Toyo Industries.
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Koji Funamoto remained with the club for 11 seasons in the JSL until his retirement in 1975.
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Koji Funamoto was named goalkeeper of the year in the JSL in 1970.
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In September 1967, Koji Funamoto was selected Japan national team for 1968 Summer Olympics qualification.
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Koji Funamoto shared goalkeeping duties with two-time Olympian, Kenzo Yokoyama, on the Japan national team from 1967 to 1975.
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Koji Funamoto appeared in 19 matches, 17 as a starter and 2 as a substitute, shutting out opponents 5 times.
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Koji Funamoto played in the Pestabola Merdeka, Asian Games, AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Olympic Games qualifiers, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers during his International career.
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Koji Funamoto retired after the 1975 season after 15 years with Toyo Industries and 11 years in the JSL.
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Koji Funamoto served as goalkeeper coach from 1975 to 1980 for Toyo Industries and for the Japan national team from 1979 to 1980.
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Koji Funamoto lectured at the Mazda soccer school from 1981 to 2007.
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Koji Funamoto's proteges included Kenichi Uemura, Kenji Wakai, and Masaaki Toma.
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Koji Funamoto worked in the Mazda business office until his retirement.
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Koji Funamoto currently enjoys retirement in Hiroshima City, playing golf with friends, gardening, and watching football with his family.