Naoki Matsuda

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Club career

Matsuda was born in Kiryu on 14 March 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama Marinos (later Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1995. From first season, he became a regular player and played as right back of three defence with Japan national team players Masami Ihara and Norio Omura. The club won the champions in 1995 J1 League. In 2000s, he mainly played as centre back with Yuji Nakazawa or Yuzo Kurihara, also played defensive midfielder. The club won the champions 2001 J.League Cup, 2003 and 2004 J1 League. Although he played as central player of Marinos in 16 seasons, he was sacked end of 2010 season.

Matsuda moved to Japan Football League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC in 2011. Although he played for qualify for promote to J2 League, in 2 August, he collapsed for myocardial infarction during training. On 4 August, he died at the age of 34. His last match against Honda on 23 July was his 400th game in the league. At the end of the season, the club won promotion to the J2 League.

International career

In August 1993, Matsuda was selected Japan U-17 national team for 1993 U-17 World Championship. He played full-time in all 4 matches and scored 1 goal. In April 1995, he was also selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship and he played full-time in all 4 matches.

In July 1996, Matsuda was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics and he played full-time in all 3 matches. Although Japan won 2 matches, Japan lost at First round. At this time, Japan won Brazil in first game. It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

On 5 February 2000, Matsuda debuted for Japan national team against Mexico. After the debut, he played many matches as one of three backs defense. In September, he was selected U-23 Japan for 2000 Summer Olympics 2nd time. However he played only 2 matches instead Koji Nakata got injured in the third game.

In October 2000, Matsuda was selected Japan for 2000 Asian Cup. He played 3 matches and Japan won the champions. In 2001, he was also selected Japan for 2001 Confederations Cup. He played 4 matches and Japan won the 2nd place. At 2002 World Cup, he played full-time in all 4 matches. After 2002 World Cup, he did not play in many matches. He was selected Japan for 2004 Asian Cup. Although Japan won the champions, he played only 5 minutes. On 29 January 2005, he played and scored a goal against Kazakhstan. Although this goal is his first goal for Japan, this game became his last game for Japan. He played 40 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 2005.[2]

Death

On 2 August 2011, Matsuda collapsed during training with Matsumoto Yamaga FC due to a cardiac arrest after finishing a 15-minute warmup run, and doctors diagnosed his condition as "extremely severe".[3] Two days later, he died at the age of 34.[4]

Despite having released him in 2010, his former club, Yokohama F. Marinos, retired his uniform number 3 after his death, as an indication of his contribution not only to F. Marinos but to Japan football's development, both at league and international levels.

The funeral was held on 9 August 2011 and attendees included players who once played for Japan and Yokohama F. Marinos.[5]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[6]
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Yokohama F. MarinosTemplate:Efn 1995 J1 League 33 1 1 0 34 1
1996 16 0 1 0 11 2 28 2
1997 31 2 2 0 6 0 39 2
1998 12 0 1 0 4 1 17 1
1999 27 0 3 0 2 0 32 0
2000 24 2 2 1 3 0 29 3
2001 29 0 1 0 9 0 39 0
2002 25 2 1 0 0 0 26 2
2003 20 0 0 0 5 0 25 0
2004 24 1 1 0 4 0 4 0 33 1
2005 27 1 1 0 4 1 4 0 36 2
2006 29 4 0 0 9 3 38 7
2007 8 1 2 0 5 0 15 1
2008 30 1 3 0 7 0 40 1
2009 31 1 3 0 10 2 44 3
2010 19 1 2 0 3 0 24 1
Matsumoto Yamaga FC 2011 Japan Football League 15 1 15 1
Career total 400 18 24 1 82 9 8 0 506 28

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International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[2]
National team Year Apps Goals
Japan 2000 14 0
2001 10 0
2002 12 0
2003 0 0
2004 3 0
2005 1 1
Total 40 1
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Matsuda goal.
List of international goals scored by Naoki Matsuda
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 29 January 2005 Yokohama, Japan {{ Template:Yesno alias = Kazakhstan flag alias = Flag of Kazakhstan.svg flag alias-1991 = Flag of the Kazakh SSR.svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Kazakhstan (1992).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-naval = Kazakh Naval Forces flag alias-air force = Ensign of Kazakhstan Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Kazakh Air Defense Forces flag alias-army = Kazakhstan Armed Forces Flag.svg link alias-army = Kazakh Ground Forces flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Kazakhstan.svg link alias-navy = Kazakh Naval Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant = var1 = 1991 var2 = 1992

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Honours

Yokohama F. Marinos

Japan

Individual

References

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