Biography
Who is Ruy Ramos?
Early life and playing career
Ruy Ramos was born on February 9, 1957. He began his professional football career by joining the Japan Soccer League club Yomiuri, which later became Verdy Kawasaki, in 1977. He was one of the first foreign players in Japanese professional football and played a central role during the golden era of the club's history.
During his time with Yomiuri and Verdy Kawasaki, the club won multiple league titles and cups. Ruy moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga in the summer of 1996 before returning to Verdy Kawasaki, where he ultimately retired at the end of the 1998 season. He was selected as Japanese Footballer of the Year twice and named to the Best XI eight times.
International career
In September 1990, Ruy Ramos was called up to the Japan national team for the 1990 Asian Games and made his debut against Bangladesh. He became a regular player for the national team and helped Japan win the 1992 Asian Cup, playing four matches in the competition.
He also played an important role during the unsuccessful 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. From 1990 to 1995, Ruy played 32 matches and scored one goal for the Japan national team.
Managerial career
Ruy Ramos transitioned into coaching and management after his playing career. In March 2005, he became the coach of the Japan national beach soccer team, leading them to a fourth-place finish at the 2005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. He later coached the team again for several subsequent tournaments.
In January 2006, he took over as coach of his former club Tokyo Verdy. He helped guide the team back to the J1 League before later serving as the executive director of the club. In 2014, Ruy signed with J2 League club FC Gifu, where he managed the team until July 2016.
Honours and height
Ruy Ramos earned many team and individual honours throughout his long career in football. His club titles include the Asian Club Championship in 1987, multiple Japan Soccer League Division 1 titles, and J1 League championships. In 2018, Ruy was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame.
Standing at a height of 181 cm, Ruy also served as a technical adviser for Okinawa Kariyushi FC and FC Ryukyu. In addition to his coaching roles, he has worked as a soccer commentator and television personality in Japan.
Birthday and age
Ruy Ramos was born on February 9, 1957, which makes Ruy 69 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Ruy shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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