Yasutaro Matsuki facts for kids
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| Full name | Yasutaro Matsuki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 28, 1957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chuo, Tokyo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1968–1972 | Yomiuri | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1973–1990 | Yomiuri | 269 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 269 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1986 | Japan | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Cerezo Osaka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Tokyo Verdy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yasutaro Matsuki, born on November 28, 1957, is a famous Japanese football player and coach. He was known for being a strong defender on the field. After his playing career, he became a successful manager, leading teams to championships. He also shares his football knowledge as a TV commentator.
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A Football Legend: Yasutaro Matsuki
Yasutaro Matsuki is a well-known name in Japanese football. He had a long and successful career. He started as a player and later became a coach. His journey shows how dedication can lead to great achievements in sports.
Playing Days: A Strong Defender
Matsuki began his football journey at a young age. He became a professional player and spent his entire career with one club.
Rising Through the Ranks
Yasutaro Matsuki was born in Chuo, Tokyo. He joined the youth team of Yomiuri in 1973. This club was in Japan's second division at the time. In 1978, his team moved up to the top division.
During his time with Yomiuri, the club became very successful. They won the Japan Soccer League three times. They also won the JSL Cup twice and the Emperor's Cup three times. From 1983, Matsuki was the team captain. This period was a "golden era" for the club. He played 269 league games and scored 9 goals. He was chosen as one of the best players (Best Eleven) three times. He retired from playing in 1990.
Playing for Japan
Matsuki also played for the Japan national football team. In April 1984, he was chosen for the team. His first game was on April 15 against Thailand. He also played in important matches for the 1986 World Cup qualification. He played a total of 11 games for Japan until 1986.
From Player to Coach
After retiring as a player, Matsuki started a new career in coaching. He returned to his old club, Yomiuri. The club later changed its name to Verdy Kawasaki and then Tokyo Verdy.
Leading Teams to Victory
In 1993, Matsuki became the manager of Verdy Kawasaki. He quickly found success. His team won the J1 League and the J.League Cup. He was even named the Best Manager for two years in a row (1993 and 1994). He left the club at the end of the 1994 season.
In 1998, he managed Cerezo Osaka for one season. In 2001, he returned to Tokyo Verdy. However, he was replaced as manager in July of that year.
Beyond the Field: Video Games
Yasutaro Matsuki's fame extended beyond the football field. He appeared in video games, which is a fun fact for many fans.
He was on the cover of the Japanese version of World Cup Striker. This was a soccer game released in 1994 for the Super NES. He also provided commentary for matches in the PlayStation game J-League Jikkyō Winning Eleven 97.
Awards and Achievements
Yasutaro Matsuki achieved many great things in his football career, both as a player and a manager.
As a Player
- Yomiuri
- Japan Soccer League Division 1: 1983, 1984, 1986–87
- Emperor's Cup: 1984, 1986, 1987
- JSL Cup: 1979, 1985
As a Manager
- Tokyo Verdy
- J.League Division 1: 1993, 1994
- J.League Cup: 1993, 1994
Individual Awards
- J.League Manager of the Year: 1993, 1994
External Links
- Japan National Football Team Database
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See also
In Spanish: Yasutarō Matsuki para niños
