Biography
Who is Yasutoshi Miura?
Early life and career beginnings
Yasutoshi Miura was born on July 15, 1965, in the city of Shizuoka, Japan. After graduating from Shizuoka Gakuen High School, he pursued a professional career in the sport. He spent time training with the Brazilian club Santos before returning to Japan. In 1986, he officially signed with the Yomiuri football club.
His early years with Yomiuri were marked by consistent success on the national stage. The team secured multiple Japan Soccer League championships, alongside JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup victories. During his tenure, the club also claimed the Asian Club Championship in 1987. This period established his reputation as a capable athlete in the Japanese soccer scene.
Professional playing history
In 1992, Yasutoshi Miura transferred to Shimizu S-Pulse, a club based in his hometown of Shizuoka. He later returned to his previous team, then known as Verdy Kawasaki, in 1996, where he helped win the Emperor's Cup that same year. As his playing opportunities shifted, he moved to Avispa Fukuoka in 1999.
He served as a regular player for Avispa Fukuoka until the club faced relegation to the J2 League in 2001. Following this, he joined Vissel Kobe in 2002. Yasutoshi concluded his professional playing career in 2003 at the age of 38. During his active years, he also represented the Japan men's national football team, making his international debut against Ivory Coast in October 1993.
Managerial roles and coaching
After retiring from play, he transitioned into coaching. In 2011, he took over as manager for the J2 League club Giravanz Kitakyushu. He successfully improved the team's standing, guiding them from a bottom-place finish in the previous season to 8th place in 2011 and 9th place in 2012.
Yasutoshi Miura later managed Tokyo Verdy starting in 2013, though he left the position in September 2014. His career continued internationally with a brief spell at the Thai club Chiangmai in 2015. He returned to Japan to coach Kataller Toyama and Kagoshima United FC. At Kagoshima United FC, he led the team to a 2nd place finish and their first promotion to the J2 League in 2018. In 2021, he began a managerial role with the Suzuka Point Getters.
Personal life and family
Yasutoshi Miura comes from a family with deep connections to the sport of football. He is the older brother of Kazuyoshi Miura, who is also a well-known professional football figure in Japan. This family background has been a well-known aspect of his public profile throughout his years in the athletic spotlight. He maintains a connection to his heritage in Shizuoka, where he was born and started his professional path.
Birthday and age
Yasutoshi Miura was born on July 15, 1965, which makes Yasutoshi 61 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Yasutoshi shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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