Was Nozomi Hiroyama the first Japanese footballer to dispute the Copa Libertadores competition?
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Answer
Yes, Nozomi Hiroyama was the first Japanese footballer to dispute the Copa Libertadores competition. Hiroyama was a member of the Tokyo Verdy team that participated in the 1999 Copa Libertadores. The Verdy team was eliminated in the group stage of the competition.
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