Kiyotaka Matsui facts for kids
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| Full name | Kiyotaka Matsui | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 4, 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1978 | Kyoto Nishi High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1982 | Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1992 | NKK | 170 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 170 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1988 | Japan | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kiyotaka Matsui (松井 清隆, Matsui Kiyotaka, born January 4, 1961) is a famous former Japanese football player. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for several clubs. Matsui also proudly represented the Japanese national team.
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Playing for Clubs: Kiyotaka Matsui's Career
Kiyotaka Matsui was born in Takatsuki, Osaka on January 4, 1961. After finishing his studies at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he began his professional football journey.
Starting with Nippon Kokan (NKK)
In 1983, Matsui joined a team called Nippon Kokan, which later became known simply as NKK. He quickly became an important player for them. From 1985, his team had a great run, finishing second in the Japan Soccer League for three years in a row. This showed how strong they were as a team.
One of his biggest achievements with NKK was winning the 1987 JSL Cup in 1987. This was a major trophy for the club and a highlight of Matsui's time there. He played a total of 170 games for NKK during his career.
Moving to Shimizu S-Pulse
In 1992, Matsui made a big move to Shimizu S-Pulse. This was an exciting time because he joined the new J.League, which was a fresh start for Japanese professional football. He played for Shimizu S-Pulse until he decided to retire from playing in 1993.
Playing for His Country: Japan National Team
Kiyotaka Matsui also had a successful career playing for the Japanese national team. He was a reliable goalkeeper for his country.
First Games and Big Tournaments
His first game for Japan was on May 31, 1984, when they played against China. In 1985, he became the regular goalkeeper for Japan. He played in important matches, including the qualifiers for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Matsui also represented Japan in other major events. He played in the 1986 Asian Games and the qualifiers for the 1988 Summer Olympics. He played a total of 15 games for the Japanese national team before his last match in 1988.
Achievements and Recognition
Kiyotaka Matsui was recognized for his skills during his playing days. He was chosen to be part of the "Japan Soccer League Team of the Year" twice. This honor shows that he was considered one of the best players in the league during those seasons.
His career highlights include:
- Winning the 1987 JSL Cup with NKK.
- Helping NKK finish second in the Japan Soccer League multiple times.
- Representing Japan in World Cup and Olympic qualifiers.
External links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Kiyotaka Matsui para niños
