Tsutomu Matsuda facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tsutomu Matsuda | ||
| Date of birth | 5 October 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Aichi Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 2007 2008 |
Ventforet Kofu Gifu Kariya |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tsutomu Matsuda (born 5 October 1983) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender during his career.
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Tsutomu Matsuda: A Football Defender
Tsutomu Matsuda was a professional football player from Japan. He was born in Aichi Prefecture on October 5, 1983. Standing at 1.82 meters tall, he played in a very important position on the field: the defender.
What Does a Defender Do?
In football, a defender's main job is to protect their team's goal. They work hard to stop the opposing team from scoring. Defenders need to be strong, fast, and smart to block shots and tackle opponents. They are like the guardians of the goal!
His Club Career
Tsutomu Matsuda played for a few different clubs during his time as a professional footballer. He started his career in 2006.
Playing for Ventforet Kofu
In 2006, Tsutomu Matsuda played for Ventforet Kofu. This team was part of the J. League 1, which is one of the top football leagues in Japan. He played in 2 matches for them that year.
Moving to F.C. Gifu
The next year, in 2007, he joined Gifu. At this club, he played in the Japan Football League, which is another important league in Japan. He played in 11 matches for F.C. Gifu and even scored 1 goal!
Time with F.C. Kariya
His final club was Kariya, where he played in 2008. Like with F.C. Gifu, he played in the Japan Football League. He had a busy season with F.C. Kariya, playing in 33 matches.
Career Summary
Over his career from 2006 to 2008, Tsutomu Matsuda played a total of 46 league matches. He also played in cup games, bringing his total appearances to 52 matches, and he scored 1 goal. After 2008, he retired from playing professional football.
