Yasuhiko Okudera: Biography, Facts and Career
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Yasuhiko Okudera (奥寺 康彦, Okudera Yasuhiko; born 12 March 1952) is a Japanese former football player and manager. A midfielder, Okudera was the first Japanese footballer to play professionally in Europe, as well as being the first Asian football player to score in the European Cup, while playing for 1. FC Köln in the 1979 semi-final match against Nottingham Forest and made 32 appearances – scoring nine goals – with the Japan national team.
Quick facts about Yasuhiko Okudera
- Full name: Yasuhiko Okudera
- Born: 1952-03-12
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q558944
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Who is Yasuhiko Okudera?
Yasuhiko Okudera (奥寺 康彦, Okudera Yasuhiko; born 12 March 1952) is a Japanese former football player and manager.
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Yasuhiko Okudera is Japan.
When was Yasuhiko Okudera born?
Yasuhiko Okudera was born on 1952-03-12.
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