Yoshinori Matsuda facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yoshinori Matsuda | ||
| Date of birth | August 14, 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Misato, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1992 | Omiya Higashi High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1994 | Urawa Reds | 0 | (0) |
| 1995–2002 | Sagan Tosu | 131 | (4) |
| Total | 131 | (4) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Yoshinori Matsuda (松田 考功, Matsuda Yoshinori, born August 14, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender for several clubs during his career.
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Playing Football
Early Career with Urawa Reds
Yoshinori Matsuda was born in Misato, Japan, on August 14, 1974. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey. In 1993, he joined his hometown club, Urawa Reds. This team plays in Japan's top football league.
However, during his two seasons with Urawa Reds, Yoshinori did not get to play in any official matches. He was still a young player learning the ropes of professional football.
Time with Sagan Tosu
In 1995, Yoshinori Matsuda moved to a different team called Tosu Futures. This club was part of the Japan Football League at the time. He quickly became an important player for them. He played many games as a defender, helping to protect his team's goal.
The club later changed its name to Sagan Tosu. Yoshinori continued to play a key role. In 1999, his team achieved a big success. They were promoted to the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest professional football league. This was an exciting time for the club and its players.
Later Years and Retirement
Yoshinori continued playing for Sagan Tosu in the J2 League. He played many matches and scored a few goals during his time there. However, in 2002, he had fewer chances to play in games. At the end of the 2002 season, Yoshinori Matsuda decided to retire from professional football. He had a career that spanned nearly a decade, playing an important role in the defense for Sagan Tosu.
See also
In Spanish: Yoshinori Matsuda para niños
