Overview
Toshihiko Okimune (沖宗 敏彦, born 7 September 1959) is a former Japanese football player who represented his country at the national level. His career is recorded in Japanese football archives and he is noted as part of the generation of players active around the late 20th century. Okimune's name appears in lists of national team alumni and historical rosters.
Early career and domestic play
Details about Okimune's youth and club affiliations are recorded in contemporary match reports and team summaries. Like many players of his era, he progressed through the domestic football system in Japan and competed in the national leagues that formed the backbone of Japanese club football prior to the establishment of the fully professional J.League. His domestic activity provided the platform for selection to the national squad.
International career
Okimune earned selection to the Japan national team and took part in international fixtures for his country. His international appearances are noted in records held by federations and sport historians. For more on Japan's national side and historical squads, see the Japan national team resources such as the official site of the national program and archival match lists available online via football databases: Japan national team.
Playing characteristics and role
Contemporary descriptions portray Okimune as a competent and dependable player within his team setups. While specific positions and match-by-match roles vary in archival sources, he contributed to the collective defensive and offensive work required at the domestic and international level. Observers of the period emphasize teamwork and tactical discipline as hallmarks of many players from his cohort.
Legacy and recognition
Although not every detail of Okimune's club record is widely publicized, his inclusion among Japan internationals secures his place in the nation’s football history. He is listed in databases and player registers that document the careers of those who represented Japan. For general reference and further biographical notes, consult Japanese football player indexes and professional profile pages: football archives and individual player profiles.
Notable facts
- Full name: Toshihiko Okimune (沖宗 敏彦).
- Date of birth: 7 September 1959.
- Recognized as a former member of the Japan national team.
Researchers and fans seeking match records, appearance lists, and seasonal summaries can consult national federation records and historical match databases to build a more detailed picture of Okimune's playing career and contributions to Japanese football.