Hideki Matsunaga facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Hideki Matsunaga | |||||||||
| Date of birth | February 8, 1963 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1978–1980 | Shizuoka Gakuen High School | |||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1981–1984 | Osaka University of Commerce | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1984–1991 | Matsushita Electric | |||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||
| 1999 | Verdy Kawasaki | |||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Ventforet Kofu | |||||||||
| 2005 | Vissel Kobe | |||||||||
| 2006 | Sagawa Printing | |||||||||
| 2007–2009 | FC Gifu | |||||||||
| 2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos (caretaker) | |||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Hideki Matsunaga (松永 英機, Matsunaga Hideki, born February 8, 1963) is a Japanese football legend. He was a talented player and later became a successful manager. He is known for his time with Matsushita Electric, which is now known as Gamba Osaka.
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Playing Career: A Defender's Journey
Hideki Matsunaga was born in Fujieda, Japan, on February 8, 1963. After finishing his studies at Osaka University of Commerce, he began his professional football career. From 1984 to 1991, he played as a defender for Matsushita Electric. This team later became famous as Gamba Osaka.
One of the biggest achievements during his playing days was winning the 1990 Emperor's Cup. This was a very important moment for the club. It was their first major championship title ever!
Coaching Career: Leading the Teams
Hideki Matsunaga's journey in football didn't stop after he finished playing. He started coaching even while he was still a player for Matsushita Electric. He coached for the club from 1989 until 1994.
In 1997, Matsunaga joined Verdy Kawasaki. By 1999, he became the main manager for the team. After that, he managed several other football clubs. He led Ventforet Kofu from 2003 to 2004. Then, he managed Vissel Kobe in 2005. He also coached Sagawa Printing in 2006. From 2007 to 2009, he was the manager for FC Gifu. In 2021, he briefly served as a caretaker manager for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Managerial Statistics: A Look at the Numbers
As a manager, Hideki Matsunaga led his teams in many matches. Here is a summary of his coaching record:
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Verdy Kawasaki | January 1999 | December 1999 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 56.67 |
| Ventforet Kofu | January 2003 | December 2004 | 88 | 34 | 25 | 29 | 38.64 |
| Vissel Kobe | January 2005 | April 2005 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.67 |
| Sagawa Printing | January 2006 | August 2006 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20.83 |
| FC Gifu | June 2007 | December 2009 | 111 | 33 | 32 | 46 | 29.73 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | June 2021 | July 2021 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.00 |
| Total | 264 | 94 | 67 | 103 | 35.61 | ||
More About Hideki Matsunaga
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See also
In Spanish: Hideki Matsunaga para niños
