Tadahiko Ueda 1947 – 2015

Biography

Tadahiko Ueda was born on August 3, 1947, in Ukyō Ward, Japan, during a transformative period in Japanese sports history. He grew up during an era when association football was gaining momentum across the nation, and he would go on to become part of that sporting legacy as a dedicated player in the sport.

Throughout his life, Ueda was known for his passion for football. He contributed to the development of the game in Japan during his playing years, a time when professional athletics were still evolving in the country. His commitment to the sport reflected the spirit of post-war Japan’s growing international engagement with global games and competition.

Ueda spent his final years in Higashiōmi-shi, where he passed away on April 15, 2015, at the age of 67. He died from lung cancer after living a full life dedicated to the sport he loved. His memory endures as part of Japan’s football heritage, representing a generation of athletes who helped establish the game’s importance in Japanese culture.