Biography
Who is Toshio Matsuura?
Early life and education
Toshio Matsuura was born in Yokohama, Japan, on November 20, 1955. He spent his early years in his home country before pursuing higher education. He attended Waseda University, where he studied before starting his professional career in sports.
Club career at NKK
In 1978, Toshio joined Nippon Kokan, which was later known as NKK SC. He played as a forward for the club for many years. During his tenure, the team achieved significant success. They won the JSL Cup in 1980 and the Emperor's Cup in 1981.
The team continued to perform well throughout the mid-1980s. Starting in 1985, the club secured second place in the league for three consecutive seasons. Toshio was a key contributor to the offense during this era.
His personal performance was particularly strong during his later years with the club. He earned the title of top scorer in the Japan Soccer League First Division for the 1986-87 season. He maintained this high level of play into the following season, winning the top scorer honors again for 1987-88. Toshio eventually retired from his playing career in 1991.
International football career
Toshio Matsuura made his debut for the Japan men's national football team on June 2, 1981. This match was played against the national team of China. Over the course of his international career, he played a total of 22 games for Japan.
He participated in several well-known competitions while representing his country. He played during the qualification matches for the 1984 Summer Olympics. After a brief absence, he was selected for the national squad again in 1986. He took part in the 1986 Asian Games.
His final appearance for the national team occurred during the qualification rounds for the 1984 Summer Olympics in 1987. By the time he finished his international service, he had scored 6 goals for Japan.
Coaching and retirement
Following his retirement from professional play in 1991, Toshio transitioned into a management role. He became the manager for NKK in 1992. He held this position until the end of the 1993 season. At that point, the club was disbanded, and he subsequently resigned from his post.
Birthday and age
Toshio Matsuura was born on November 20, 1955, which makes Toshio 70 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Toshio shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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