Ruy Ramos
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Records
Ruy Ramos's legacy is built on being a trailblazer. He was among the first Brazilian-born players to naturalize as Japanese and bring samba flair to the Japan Soccer League. His vision and passing made him a standout, and he was instrumental in Japan's first Asian Cup victory in 1992. As a coach, he guided the beach soccer team to a World Cup semi-final, further cementing his influence on the sport in Japan.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Japan Soccer Archive Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of 89 players honored for their contributions to Japanese football.
Visiting Professor
Appointed visiting professor, effective November 1, 2015.
Records & Feats
First Brazilian-born player to naturalize as Japanese and win the Asian Cup
Ruy Ramos became a naturalized Japanese citizen and was part of the Japan team that won the 1992 Asian Cup, the nation's first continental title.