Kuniya Daini
Introduction  is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He is also a former president of Japan Football Association.
Club career Daini was born in Kobe on October 12, 1944.After graduating from Keio University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1970.The club won the league champions in 1973 and 1978.The club won 1971, 1973, 1978 Emperor's Cup and 1978 JSL Cup. He retired in 1978.He played 119 games and scored 1 goal in the league. He was selected Best Eleven in 1973.
National team career On July 12, 1972, Daini debuted for Japan national team against Khmer. In 1974, he was selected Japan for 1974 Asian Games. He also played at 1974 World Cup qualification and 1976 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 44 games for Japan until 1976.
Coaching career After retirement, Daini became a manager for Mitsubishi Motors as Kenzo Yokoyama successor in 1984.He led the club to won the 3rd place for 2 years in a row (1986-1988). However, in 1989, the club was relegated to Division 2 first time in club history and he resigned.From 1992, Daini worked at Japan Football Association. He served as vice-president (2006-2012) and president (2012-2016).
Club statistics  Club performance League Season Club League Apps  GoalsJapan League1970Mitsubishi MotorsJSL Division 1140197114019721401973180197417019751811976180197760197800Total1191
National team statistics  Japan national teamYearAppsGoals19726019734019747019751201976150Total440
References
External links * *  Japan National Football Team Database