Kiyotaka Matsui
Matsui debuted for the Japan national football team on May 31, 1984, against China.
During his time at NKK SC, Matsui helped the team achieve a second-place finish in the Japan Soccer League for three consecutive years.
Kiyotaka Matsui is a former Japanese association football player known for his role as a goalkeeper.
Biography
Early Life
Kiyotaka Matsui was born on January 4, 1961, in Takatsuki, Japan. He pursued his education at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, where he laid the foundation for his future career in football.
Club Career
Matsui began his professional journey in football when he joined Nippon Kokan, later known as NKK SC, in 1983. Over the next nine years, he became a key player for the club, helping them secure a second-place finish in the Japan Soccer League for three consecutive years and winning the prestigious JSL Cup in 1987. In 1992, Matsui transitioned to Shimizu S-Pulse, a new team in the J.League, where he continued to showcase his skills as a goalkeeper until his retirement in 1993.
National Team Career
Matsui's international career began on May 31, 1984, when he made his debut for the Japan national football team against China. He quickly established himself as a regular goalkeeper, participating in the 1986 World Cup qualification and representing Japan in the 1986 Asian Games and the qualification for the 1988 Summer Olympics. Throughout his national team career, he played a total of 15 matches until 1988, contributing significantly to Japan's footballing efforts during that era.
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Career & Clubs
Matsui was born in Takatsuki on January 4, 1961. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined Nippon Kokan (later NKK) in 1983. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. In 1992, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse joined new league J.League. He retired in 1993.
On May 31, 1984, Matsui debuted for Japan national team against China. In 1985, he played as regular goalkeeper at 1986 World Cup qualification. He also played at 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 15 games for Japan until 1988.
- Club
- Shimizu S-Pulse (1992–1993)
- Club
- NKK SC (1983–1992)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1984–1988)
Clubs
- NKK SC1983–1992
- Japan men's national football team1984–1988
- Shimizu S-Pulse1992–1993
Played together with
- Ademir SantosShimizu S-Pulse · 1992–1996
Ahn Jung-hwanShimizu S-Pulse · 2002–2003- Akihiro HayashiShimizu S-Pulse · 2012–2013
- Akihiro HyodoShimizu S-Pulse · 2005–2010
- Akihiro NagashimaShimizu S-Pulse · 1994–1995
- Akinori NishizawaShimizu S-Pulse · 2007–2008
- Akito TachibanaShimizu S-Pulse · 2011–2013
- Alair de Souza Camargo JúniorShimizu S-Pulse · 2001–2002
Alessandro SantosShimizu S-Pulse · 1997–2003
Alex BrosqueShimizu S-Pulse · 2011–2012- Alexandre GoulartShimizu S-Pulse · 2006–2007
- Anderson Andrade AntunesShimizu S-Pulse · 2007–2007
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Kiyotaka Matsui is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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