Toshio Matsuura

is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.
Biography.
Matsuura was born in Yokohama on November 20, 1955. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Japan Soccer League club 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 in league and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. He also became a league top scorer in 1986/87 and 1987/88 season. He retired in 1991.
On June 2, 1981, Matsuura debuted for the 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 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 22 games and scored 6 goals for Japan until 1987.
After retirement, Matsuura became a manager NKK in 1992. However the club was disbanded end of 1993 season.
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