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Ikuo Matsumoto
松本 育夫

Personal information
Full name	Ikuo Matsumoto
Date of birth	(1941-11-03) November 3, 1941 (age 83)
Place of birth	Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Empire of Japan
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
1957–1959	Utsunomiya Technical High School
1960–1963	Waseda University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1964–1973	Toyo Industries	88	(31)
Total		88	(31)
National team
1966–1969	Japan	11	(1)
Teams managed
1976	Toyo Industries
1976–1979	Japan U-20
1985–1986	Japan U-20
1999	Kawasaki Frontale
2004–2006	Sagan Tosu
2010	Sagan Tosu
2013	Tochigi SC
Honours Toyo Industries Winner Japan Soccer League 1965 Winner Japan Soccer League 1966 Winner Japan Soccer League 1967 Winner 1968 {{{3}}} Winner 1970 {{{3}}} Runner-up 1969 {{{3}}} Winner 1965 {{{3}}} Winner 1967 {{{3}}} Winner 1969 {{{3}}} Runner-up 1966 {{{3}}} Runner-up 1970 {{{3}}} Representing  Japan Olympic Games Bronze 1968 Mexico City Team Asian Games Bronze 1966 Bangkok Team AFC U-19 Championship Bronze 1960 Malaya
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Ikuo Matsumoto (松本 育夫, Matsumoto Ikuo, born November 3, 1941) is a famous Japanese football player and manager. He was born in Utsunomiya, Japan. He played as a forward for many years. He also coached several football teams.

Playing Career: Club Success

Ikuo Matsumoto started his professional football journey in 1964. He joined a team called Toyo Industries. This team became very successful.

Joining the Japan Soccer League

In 1965, Toyo Industries joined the new Japan Soccer League. This was a big step for Japanese football. Matsumoto's team quickly became champions.

Winning Championships

Toyo Industries won the league title many times. They were champions in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1970. They also won the Emperor's Cup in 1965, 1967, and 1969. Matsumoto was a key player during these winning years. He played 88 games and scored 31 goals in the league. In 1966, he was chosen as one of the best players in the league. He stopped playing in 1973.

Playing Career: National Team

Ikuo Matsumoto also played for the Japanese national team. This is a great honor for any player.

Asian Games Debut

In December 1966, Matsumoto was chosen to play for Japan at the 1966 Asian Games. He played his first game against India on December 10. Japan won a bronze medal at this competition.

Olympic Glory

In 1968, Matsumoto was part of the Japanese team for the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He played in four matches. Japan achieved something amazing: they won the Bronze Medal! This was a historic moment for Japanese football.

Hall of Fame Recognition

In 2018, the entire 1968 Olympic team was honored. They were selected for the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This shows how important their achievement was. Matsumoto played 11 games for Japan and scored 1 goal before 1969.

Coaching Career

After his playing days, Ikuo Matsumoto became a football manager. He used his experience to guide new players.

Early Coaching Roles

In 1976, Matsumoto became the manager for his old club, Toyo Industries. He also coached the Japan U-20 national team. He led the U-20 team in the 1979 World Youth Championship, which was held in Japan.

Leading J.League Teams

In 1999, he joined J2 League club Kawasaki Frontale. He helped the team win the championship and move up to the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. From 2004 to 2006, he managed Sagan Tosu. He returned to manage Sagan Tosu again in 2010.

A Manager in His 70s

In September 2013, Matsumoto took on a new challenge. At 71 years old, he became the manager for Tochigi SC. This made him the first manager in the J.League to be in his 70s.

More Hall of Fame Honors

In 2009, Ikuo Matsumoto was personally selected for the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This recognized his great contributions to Japanese football as both a player and a manager.

National Team Statistics

Here are Ikuo Matsumoto's statistics for the Japan national team:

Managerial Statistics

Here are Ikuo Matsumoto's statistics as a football manager:

Awards and Honors

Ikuo Matsumoto received several awards for his football career:

• Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1966 (Chosen as one of the best players)
• Japan Soccer League Star Ball Award: 1966
• Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2009 (Recognized for his overall contribution to Japanese football)

See also

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