is a former Japanese

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player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Ashikaga was born in

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on May 22, 1950. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 1969. The club won the league champions in 1969,

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and

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. The club also won

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, 1978 Emperor's Cup and 1978 JSL Cup. He retired in 1978. He played 132 games and scored 36 goals in the league.

National team career

In September 1971, Ashikaga was selected Japan national team for 1972 Summer Olympics qualification. At this qualification, on September 23, he debuted against

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. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification. He played 7 games for Japan until 1975.Japan National Football Team Database
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