Tomoko Matsunaga
She played 65 matches for Yomiuri Nippon Beleza in the L.League before retiring in 1993.
Tomoko Matsunaga is a former Japanese association football player.
She played for the Japan women's national football team during her career.
Biography
Early Life and Career
Tomoko Matsunaga, born on August 10, 1971, is a former Japanese football player known for her role as a defender. She began her football journey with Yomiuri Nippon Beleza in 1984, where she showcased her skills in the L.League. Over five seasons, from 1989 to 1993, Matsunaga played 65 matches for the club before retiring at the end of the 1993 season.
National Team Contributions
Matsunaga made her mark on the international stage when she debuted for the Japan women's national football team on June 1, 1988, at just 16 years old, in a match against the United States. Her international career included participation in significant tournaments such as the 1989 and 1991 AFC Championships and the 1990 Asian Games. Throughout her national team tenure, she played a total of 13 matches until 1991, contributing to the growth of women's football in Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Matsunaga was born on August 10, 1971. She played for Yomiuri Nippon Beleza from 1984. In L.League from 1989, she played 65 matches for the club in 5 season. She retired end of 1993 season.
On June 1, 1988, when Matsunaga was 16 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against United States. She played at 1989, 1991 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She played 13 games for Japan until 1991.
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Tomoko Matsunaga is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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