is a former

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player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Sekiguchi was born in Saitama on October 29, 1954. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club

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in 1973. In 1973, the club won the champions

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. In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan;

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. In 1980s, the club also won 1980 Emperor's Cup, 1981 JSL Cup and

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. He retired in 1988. He played 153 games and scored 36 goals in the league.

National team career

On May 23, 1978, Sekiguchi debuted for Japan national team against

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. In July, he also played for Japan. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 1978.Japan National Football Team Database
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Club statistics

National team statistics

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