Ken Naganuma
Japanese association football player and manager (1930–2008)
1930 — 2008
Quick Facts
Profession
Japanese association football player and manager (1930–2008)
Born
September 5, 1930
Died
2008 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
Empire of JapanBorn in HiroshimaDied in Japan
1930
Born in Hiroshima (1930-09-05)
2008
Died in Japan
About
Ken Naganuma was a Japanese football player and manager. A forward, he earned four caps for the Japan national team between 1954 and 1961 and later also served as the team's manager. He was also the president of the Japan Football Association from 1994 to 1998.
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Who is Ken Naganuma?+
Ken Naganuma was a Japanese football player and manager. A forward, he earned four caps for the Japan national team between 1954 and 1961 and later also served as the team's manager. He was also the president of the Japan Football Association from 1994 to 1998.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Naganuma born?+
Ken Naganuma was born on September 5, 1930.
When did Ken Naganuma die?+
Ken Naganuma died in 2008, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Ken
Ken — September 5, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
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