Biography
Who is Atsuhiro Miura?
Early life and education
Atsuhiro Miura was born in Ōita-shi, Japan, on July 24, 1974. He attended Aoyama Gakuin University during his younger years. He eventually left his studies at the university to pursue a professional career in sports. He is not related to the well-known footballer Kazuyoshi Miura.
Club football career
He joined the Yokohama Flügels in 1994, establishing himself as a regular left midfielder by the following year. During his tenure, the team secured victories in the 1994-1995 Asian Cup Winners Cup and the 1998 Emperor's Cup. Following the club's dissolution due to financial difficulties at the end of 1998, he transferred to the Yokohama F. Marinos.
In 2001, he moved to Tokyo Verdy, though his playing time eventually declined. He later joined Vissel Kobe in 2005 and served as team captain for a period. By August 2007, he signed with Yokohama FC, a club established by supporters of his former team, the Yokohama Flügels. Atsuhiro Miura concluded his professional playing career following the 2010 season.
International play and honors
Atsuhiro Miura debuted for the Japan national team on June 6, 1999, in a match against Peru. His international experience included participating in the 1999 Copa America and the 2000 Asian Cup, where Japan emerged as champions. He was also selected for the Japan U-23 squad as an over-age player for the 2000 Summer Olympics.
His career with the national team continued through the 2001 Confederations Cup, where the team finished in second place. He was also part of the squad that won the 2004 Asian Cup and participated in the 2005 Confederations Cup. Over the course of his international career, he played 25 games and scored one goal for his country.
Physical attributes and statistics
Standing at 175 centimeters tall, Atsuhiro maintained a consistent presence on the field throughout his playing days. His professional honors include multiple major titles, such as the 2004 Emperor's Cup with Tokyo Verdy. He remains a noted figure in Japanese football history for his versatility and longevity across several prominent clubs.
Birthday and age
Atsuhiro Miura was born on July 24, 1974, which makes Atsuhiro 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Atsuhiro shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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