| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eiji Hirata | ||
| Date of birth | (1966-05-16)May 16, 1966 (age 59) | ||
| Place of birth | Yamaguchi,Yamaguchi,Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1982–1984 | Yamaguchi High School | ||
| 1985–1988 | Waseda University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1992 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 15 | (4) |
| 1993–1994 | Švarc Benešov | ||
| 1994 | Yamaguchi Teachers | ||
| 1995–1998 | Otsuka Pharmaceutical | 78 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Eiji Hirata (平田 英治,Hirata Eiji; born May 16, 1966) is a formerJapanesefootball player.
Hirata was born inYamaguchi on May 16, 1966. After graduating fromWaseda University, he joinedJapan Soccer League Division 2 clubMazda (laterSanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1989. He debuted in 1990 and he played many matches instead many players for injury. The club also was promoted to Division 1 at the end of the 1990–91 season. In 1993, he moved to theCzech 2. Liga clubŠvarc Benešov. In 1994, he returned to Japan and joined his local clubYamaguchi Teachers inRegional Leagues. In 1995, he moved to theJapan Football League clubOtsuka Pharmaceutical. He retired at the end of the 1998 season.
After retirement, Hirata started coaching career atOtsuka Pharmaceutical (laterTokushima Vortis) in 1999. He mainly served as coach for top team and manager for youth team.[1]
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