1. Naohiro Takahara is a Japanese football manager and former footballer.
15 Facts About Naohiro Takahara
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Naohiro Takahara became the first Japanese player to play in the Argentine Primera Division.
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League Division 1, while Takahara became the top scorer and was elected Most Valuable Player of the year.
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In December 2015, along with Japanese judoka Tadahiro Nomura, Naohiro Takahara founded Okinawa SV.
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Naohiro Takahara served not only as club's president, but played and captained the club.
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Naohiro Takahara featured in the match as a late substitution.
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On 31 August 2023, Naohiro Takahara announced his retirement at the end of this season.
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Naohiro Takahara played all three matches and scored one goal.
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Naohiro Takahara played all seven matches and scored three goals.
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Naohiro Takahara played all three matches and three goals and Japan won the qualify for 2000 Asian Cup.
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Naohiro Takahara played all four matches and scored three goals in first match and quarterfinal.
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Naohiro Takahara played six matches and scored four goals, and became a top scorer.
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Naohiro Takahara played 57 games and scored 23 goals for Japan until 2008.
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Naohiro Takahara finished top scorer after an impressive performance at the 2007 Asian Cup.
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Japan won the next match, against United Arab Emirates and Naohiro Takahara impressed coach Ivica Osim with two goals.