Daiju Matsumoto facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daiju Matsumoto | ||
| Date of birth | December 9, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Gunma, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Maebashi Commercial High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1999 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | (0) |
| 2000–2004 | Omiya Ardija | 61 | (1) |
| Total | 74 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Daiju Matsumoto (松本 大樹, Matsumoto Daiju, born December 9, 1977) is a former Japanese football (soccer) player. He played as a defender during his career.
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Daiju Matsumoto's Football Journey
Early Life and High School Football
Daiju Matsumoto was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, on December 9, 1977. Like many young athletes, he started playing football early. He played for his high school team at Maebashi Commercial High School from 1993 to 1995. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Starting Professional Career with Gamba Osaka
After finishing high school, Daiju Matsumoto joined a top professional team called Gamba Osaka in 1996. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's highest football league. He made his first appearance for the team in 1997. However, he did not play in many matches during his time at Gamba Osaka, which lasted until 1999. He played 13 games for them.
Moving to Omiya Ardija
In 2000, Daiju Matsumoto moved to another professional team, Omiya Ardija. This club was in the J2 League, which is the second-highest league in Japan. When he first joined Omiya Ardija, he didn't play much. But he worked hard, and his chances to play increased. By 2002, he became a regular player for the team, meaning he was often in the starting lineup. He played 33 games that year and even scored one goal!
Later Years and Retirement
After a strong year in 2002, Daiju Matsumoto's playing opportunities started to decrease. By 2004, he was hardly included in the team for matches. At the end of the 2004 season, he decided to retire from professional football. It was an interesting time because his club, Omiya Ardija, was promoted to the J1 League for the 2005 season. Even though his team was moving up, he chose to end his playing career. Overall, he played 74 professional games and scored 1 goal.
External Links
- Daiju Matsumoto at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Daiju Matsumoto para niños
