Toshio Matsuura


Satoshio Matsuura is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Matsuura was born in Yokohama on November 20, 1955. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Nippon Kokan in 1978. The club won the champions at 1980 JSL Cup and 1981 Emperor's Cup. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. He also became a top scorer in 1986–87 and 1987–88. He retired in 1991.

National team career

On June 2, 1981, Matsuura debuted for Japan national team against China. He played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. In 1986, he was selected Japan for the first time in 2 years and also played 1986 Asian Games. In 1987, he played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 22 games and scored 6 goals for Japan until 1987.

Coaching career

After retirement, Matsuura became a manager NKK in 1992. However the club was disbanded end of 1993 season and he resigned.

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National team statistics

Personal honors