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Hiroyuki Matsumoto

Hiroyuki Matsumoto is a Japanese former professional football goalkeeper for Thespakusatsu Gunma and Fujieda MYFC, and is now a football coach.

1. Overview

Hiroyuki Matsumoto (松本 浩幸Matsumoto HiroyukiJapanese), born on July 9, 1989, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, is a former professional football player and current football coach. Primarily known as a goalkeeper, Matsumoto played for Thespakusatsu Gunma and Fujieda MYFC during his professional career. Following his retirement as a player in 2015, he transitioned into coaching, holding various roles at university football clubs, including Rissho University and Nihon Keizai University, before being appointed as the goalkeeper coach for Iwaki FC in 2025.

2. Biography

Hiroyuki Matsumoto's career path illustrates a dedicated progression from a promising youth footballer to a professional player, and ultimately to a respected coach, continuously contributing to the development of football talent in Japan.

2.1. Early Life and Education

Hiroyuki Matsumoto was born on July 9, 1989, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He stands 76 in (192 cm) tall and weighs 192 lb (87 kg). His foundational football training began during his formative years. He attended Kansai University Daiichi High School from 2005 to 2007, where he developed his skills as a goalkeeper. Following high school, Matsumoto continued his academic and athletic pursuits at Kansai University from 2008 to 2011. During his time at Kansai University, he further honed his abilities and was notably selected for the Osaka Prefecture adult team at the National Sports Festival in 2011, a testament to his growing prowess in the sport.

2.2. Professional Playing Career

Matsumoto embarked on his professional playing career in 2012, joining Thespakusatsu Gunma, which was known as Thespa Kusatsu at the time. He remained with the club for two seasons, through the end of the 2013 season. Despite being part of the squad, he did not make any official appearances during his tenure at Thespakusatsu Gunma. In 2014, Matsumoto made a full transfer to Fujieda MYFC. With Fujieda MYFC, he made his J.League debut on March 16, 2014, in a J3 match against the J.League U-22 Selection at Fujieda Sports Park Football Stadium. This was his sole professional appearance, as he left the club at the end of the 2014 season.

2.3. Transition to Coaching

After concluding his playing career at the end of the 2014 season, Hiroyuki Matsumoto announced his retirement as a professional player in March 2015. Demonstrating a clear intent to remain involved in football, he immediately transitioned into coaching. His first coaching appointment was as the goalkeeper coach for the Rissho University football club. This marked the beginning of his new chapter in football, focusing on nurturing young talent. Prior to this, in 2014, he also served as the goalkeeper coach for Fujieda Meisei Junior High School and High School football club, gaining early experience in coaching at the youth level.

3. Playing Statistics

Hiroyuki Matsumoto's playing career spanned both university-level competitions and professional leagues in Japan. He primarily played as a goalkeeper.

3.1. Club Affiliations

Hiroyuki Matsumoto's club affiliations during his playing career included:

  • 2005-2007: Kansai University Daiichi High School
  • 2008-2011: Kansai University
  • 2012-2013: Thespakusatsu Gunma (known as Thespa Kusatsu in 2012)
  • 2014: Fujieda MYFC

3.2. Detailed Playing Records

The following table details Hiroyuki Matsumoto's playing statistics across his university and professional career.

ClubSeasonLeagueLeague AppsLeague GoalsEmperor's Cup AppsEmperor's Cup GoalsTotal AppsTotal Goals
Kansai University2009University League/Competition160--160
Thespa Kusatsu2012J2 League00--00
Thespakusatsu Gunma2013J2 League00--00
Fujieda MYFC2014J3 League10--10
Professional career total10--10
Overall career total170--170



His J.League debut came on March 16, 2014, in the J3 League, playing for Fujieda MYFC against the J.League U-22 Selection.

4. Coaching Career

After retiring from playing, Hiroyuki Matsumoto established a comprehensive coaching career, working with various football institutions and demonstrating a commitment to developing players at different levels.

4.1. Coaching History

Matsumoto's coaching career includes the following positions:

  • 2014: Fujieda Meisei Junior High School and High School football club - Goalkeeper Coach
  • 2015-2017: Rissho University football club - Coach / Goalkeeper Coach
  • 2018-2021: Nihon Keizai University football club - Manager
    • During this period, he also served as a coach for the Kyushu selection team for the 2020 Denso Cup.
  • 2022-2024: Rissho University football club - Goalkeeper Coach
  • 2025-: Iwaki FC - Goalkeeper Coach

5. See also

  • List of people from Osaka Prefecture
  • Kansai University
  • Thespakusatsu Gunma
  • Fujieda MYFC