Hiroshi Matsuda facts for kids

Hiroshi Matsuda (松田 浩, Matsuda Hiroshi, born September 2, 1960) is a Japanese football manager and a former player. He was a strong defender during his playing days. Today, he is the manager for the football team Tegevajaro Miyazaki.

Playing Career: A Defender's Journey

Hiroshi Matsuda was born in Nagasaki, Japan, on September 2, 1960. After finishing his studies at the University of Tsukuba, he began his professional football career.

Starting Out at Mazda

In 1984, Matsuda joined a team called Mazda. This team later became known as Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He quickly became a regular player, playing as a central defender. He often played alongside another great defender, Katsuyoshi Shinto.

During his time with Mazda, his team did very well. They were runners-up in the 1987 Emperor's Cup. This is a big football tournament in Japan.

Moving to the J.League

In 1992, Japanese football changed. The old league, the Japan Soccer League, was replaced by a new, more professional league called the J1 League. Matsuda continued to play for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in this new league.

In 1994, his team finished in second place in the J1 League. However, Matsuda played less often that year.

Finishing His Playing Days at Vissel Kobe

In 1995, Matsuda moved to another team, Vissel Kobe. This team was in the Japan Football League at the time. In 1996, Vissel Kobe finished second in their league. This great result meant they were promoted to the J1 League! After this successful season, Hiroshi Matsuda decided to retire from playing football.

Managerial Career: Leading the Teams

After he stopped playing, Hiroshi Matsuda started a new career as a football coach and manager. A manager is like the head coach of a team. They decide who plays and how the team plays.

Early Coaching and First Manager Role

Matsuda began coaching at Vissel Kobe in 1997. He worked as a coach for several years. In July 2002, the team was not doing well. Their manager was replaced, and Hiroshi Matsuda stepped in to take charge. He successfully helped Vissel Kobe stay in the J1 League that season.

Leading Avispa Fukuoka

In 2003, Matsuda became the manager of Avispa Fukuoka, a team in the J2 League. He led them to a great achievement in 2005. The team finished second in the J2 League and was promoted to the J1 League! However, in 2006, the team's results were not good, and he left in May.

Returning to Vissel Kobe

In August 2006, Matsuda returned to Vissel Kobe as a coach. Soon after, the manager left, and Matsuda again took over as manager. He helped the team finish third in the 2006 season, which meant they were promoted to the J1 League. He continued to manage Vissel Kobe until 2008.

Managing Tochigi SC and Other Teams

In 2009, Matsuda became the manager of Tochigi SC, a team that had just been promoted to the J2 League. While their first season was tough, the team improved and finished in the middle of the league table from 2010 to 2012. He left the club in September 2013.

Later, on May 4, 2021, he joined V-Varen Nagasaki in the J2 League. He managed them until June 12, 2022. Then, on August 17, 2022, he was appointed manager of Gamba Osaka, a J1 League club, until the end of that season.

Current Role at Tegevajaro Miyazaki

On December 7, 2022, Hiroshi Matsuda was announced as the new manager for Tegevajaro Miyazaki. This team plays in the J3 League. He started this role on February 1, 2023, and is still their manager today.

External Links

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See also

In Spanish: Hiroshi Matsuda para niños