was a Japanese

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player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Miyama was born in Hiroshima Prefecture. After graduating from

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, he played for his local club Rijo Shukyu-Dan. He won

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and 1925 Emperor's Cup with international players Naoemon Shimizu and Sachi Kagawa.

National team career

In May 1923, Miyama was selected Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in

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. At this competition, on May 23, he debuted against

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. This match is Japan team first match in

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. Next day, he also played against

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. But Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1923.Japan National Football Team Database
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National team statistics

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