Daisuke Matsui facts for kids
Matsui in 2012
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| Date of birth | 11 May 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1997–1999 | Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 126 | (16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Le Mans | 119 | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Saint-Étienne | 22 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Grenoble | 45 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | → Tom Tomsk (loan) | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Dijon | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Slavia Sofia | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Lechia Gdańsk | 16 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Júbilo Iwata | 85 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Odra Opole | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Yokohama FC | 36 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Saigon FC | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | YSCC Yokohama | 26 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 458 | (51) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2002–2004 | Japan U23 | 25 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2011 | Japan | 31 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Daisuke Matsui (松井 大輔, Matsui Daisuke, born 11 May 1981) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder and was known for his exciting style of play. Daisuke also played for the Japan national team. His wife is Japanese actress Rosa Kato.
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Daisuke Matsui's Club Journey
Starting in Japan: Kyoto Purple Sanga
Daisuke Matsui started his professional football career in 2000. He joined Kyoto Purple Sanga right after finishing high school. In his first year, his team was moved down to a lower league, called J2 League.
But Daisuke helped his team bounce back quickly! The very next year, in 2001, Kyoto Purple Sanga finished first in J2. This meant they were promoted back to the top league, J1 League. In 2002, the team had a great season. They finished sixth in the league and won the Emperor's Cup, a big football tournament in Japan.
Moving to France: Le Mans
In 2004, after playing for Kyoto for four and a half years, Daisuke decided to move to France. He joined a team called Le Mans, which was in the second division of French football, Ligue 2. He chose Le Mans even though bigger clubs were interested. He felt the French style of play would suit him better.
In Japan, some people thought Daisuke was too small or not strong enough. But in France, he learned to play a faster, more physical game. He adapted well and helped Le Mans get promoted to Ligue 1, the top French league, in his first season. In the 2005–06 season, Le Mans started strong and finished 11th. Daisuke was even named the "Player of the Month" in January 2006! Fans and media in Le Mans called him "the sun of Le Mans" because he was such a bright player for the team.
New Challenges in France: Saint-Étienne and Grenoble
After four years with Le Mans, Daisuke moved to another French team, Saint-Étienne, in 2008. He signed a three-year contract. However, he didn't play much at first. The team was struggling, and the manager was changed.
In 2009, Daisuke moved to a new club in Ligue 1, Grenoble. He still showed his skills, scoring four goals for the team. But Grenoble finished last in the league that season and was moved down to a lower division.
Adventures in Russia and Back to France
In 2010, Daisuke went on loan to a Russian team called Tom Tomsk. He played a few matches there before returning to France. In 2011, he signed with Dijon, another team in France's top league, Ligue 1.
Playing in Bulgaria and Poland
Daisuke's football journey continued across Europe. In 2012, he joined Slavia Sofia in Bulgaria. He made his first appearance for them in September. Then, in 2013, he moved to Poland and signed with Lechia Gdańsk. He even scored goals in his very first game for Lechia Gdańsk!
Returning to Japan: Júbilo Iwata and Yokohama FC
In 2014, Daisuke returned to Japan and joined Júbilo Iwata in the J2 League. He helped Júbilo Iwata finish second in the 2015 season, which meant they were promoted back to the J1 League.
After a short time playing for Odra Opole in Poland in 2017, Daisuke came back to Japan again. In 2018, he signed with Yokohama FC, another team in the J2 League. He played for Yokohama FC until 2020.
Daisuke Matsui's International Career
Daisuke Matsui also played for his country, Japan. He made his debut for the Japan national team in 2003. He also played for the Japan U23 national team in the 2004 Olympics.
Even though he was playing well in France, he wasn't chosen for the 2006 World Cup team. Many people, including a former Japan coach, thought this was a shame because of his good form.
Daisuke continued to play for the national team under new coaches. In 2010, he was selected for the 2010 World Cup. He played in all four of Japan's matches, helping them reach the knockout stage of the tournament. He also played in the 2011 Asian Cup, where Japan won the championship! This Asian Cup was his last time playing for Japan. He played 31 games and scored 1 goal for his country.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Daisuke Matsui had a successful career, winning several important titles with his clubs and the national team.
- Kyoto Purple Sanga
- Emperor's Cup: 2002
- J2 League: 2001
- Japan National Team
- AFC Asian Cup: 2011
- Kirin Cup: 2008
Images for kids
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Matsui in 2012
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Matsui playing for Japan in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Daisuke Matsui para niños
