was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Yaegashi was born in Daejeon, Japan on March 24, 1933, but raised in Hanamaki. After playing at Chuo University, he moved to Waseda University. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1958. In 1963, he was selected Japanese Footballer of the Year awards. In 1965, Furukawa Electric joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1969. He played 51 games and scored 14 goals in the league. He was also selected Best Eleven 3 times (1966, 1967 and 1968).
National team career In June 1956, when Yaegashi was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1956 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on June 3, he debuted against South Korea. In November, he played at 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He also played at 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. At 1968 Olympics, he played as a captain in first match against Nigeria, he was replaced for injury in the 78minuts.FIFA This match is his last match for Japan. After the match, Although he could not play, he supported Japan team and Japan won bronze medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1958, 1962 and 1966 Asian Games. He played 45 games and scored 11 goals for Japan until 1968.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career and post-retirement In 1967, Yaegashi succeeded Ryuzo Hiraki as player-manager for Furukawa Electric. He also coached Fujitsu twice (1977–1981 and 1985–1989).
In 2005, Yaegashi's name was added to the Japan Football Hall of Fame. On May 2, 2011, he died of a stroke in Tama, Tokyo, aged 78.Japan Football Association
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals195630195700195820195950196010196172196273196354196422196540196620196730196840Total4511
Awards Japanese Football Player of Year: 1963 Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1966, 1967, 1968 Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2005
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association Japan Football Hall of Fame (Japan team at 1968 Olympics) at Japan Football Association