is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career Matsuura was born in Yokohama on November 20, 1955. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Nippon Kokan (later NKK) in 1978. The club won the champions at 1980 JSL Cup and 1981 Emperor's Cup. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. He also became a top scorer in 1986–87 and 1987–88. He retired in 1991.

National team career On June 2, 1981, Matsuura debuted for Japan national team against China. He played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. In 1986, he was selected Japan for the first time in 2 years and also played 1986 Asian Games. In 1987, he played at 1984 Summer Olympics qualification. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 22 games and scored 6 goals for Japan until 1987.Japan National Football Team Database

Coaching career After retirement, Matsuura became a manager NKK in 1992. However the club was disbanded end of 1993 season and he resigned.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotalSeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJapanLeagueEmperor's CupJSL CupTotal1978Nippon KokanJSL Division 118318319791861861980JSL Division 219811982JSL Division 11821821983JSL Division 21984JSL Division 11881881985/86211021101986/87221422141987/88211121111988/89NKKJSL Division 12242241989/90198102081990/9116200162Total19368001019468

National team statistics

Japan national teamYearAppsGoals198141198220198350198410198500198631198774Total226

Personal honors Japan Soccer League First Division Top Scorer - 1986/87, 1987/88

References

External links

Japan National Football Team Database