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Jun Muramatsu

Jun Muramatsu is a former Japanese football midfielder who played for several clubs in Japan and later became a coach.

1. Overview

Jun Muramatsu (村松 潤Muramatsu JunJapanese, born April 10, 1982) is a former Japanese football player who primarily played as a midfielder. Throughout his professional career, he played for several clubs in Japan, including Shimizu S-Pulse, Vegalta Sendai, Mito HollyHock, and Giravanz Kitakyushu, before concluding his playing days with FC Gifu SECOND. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into a coaching role.

2. Personal Information

Jun Muramatsu was born on April 10, 1982, in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, specifically in Suruga-ku. He stands at 67 in (170 cm) tall and weighs 141 lb (64 kg). His preferred foot for playing was his left foot.

3. Playing Career

Muramatsu's football career spanned from his youth development through various professional clubs, culminating in his retirement from playing in 2012.

3.1. Youth Career

Muramatsu began his football journey at a young age, playing for the Nakaida Soccer Sports Youth Team during his elementary school years. He then progressed through the youth system of Shimizu S-Pulse, joining their Junior Youth team and subsequently their Youth team.

3.2. Professional Clubs

Muramatsu's professional career saw him play for five different clubs across the J.League and regional leagues.

3.2.1. Shimizu S-Pulse

Muramatsu joined the senior team of J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse in 2001, being promoted alongside players like Daisuke Ichikawa, Yuzo Wada, and Retsu Tanigawa from the youth team. He made his professional debut in 2002. His opportunities to play as a defensive midfielder steadily increased until the 2004 season. However, his playing time significantly diminished in 2005, leading to limited appearances.

3.2.2. Vegalta Sendai

In 2006, Muramatsu moved to J2 League club Vegalta Sendai. Despite the move, he struggled to secure consistent playing time and was released by the club after just one season.

3.2.3. Mito HollyHock

Muramatsu joined another J2 League club, Mito HollyHock, in 2007. This move proved to be a turning point in his career, as he established himself as a regular starter and a key player in the defensive midfield position. He maintained a central role with the club for three seasons, including making 36 league appearances in 2009. Following the 2009 season, his contract expired, and he departed the club along with other key players such as Kazuhiro Suzuki and Taisho Kanazawa.

3.2.4. Giravanz Kitakyushu

In 2010, Muramatsu transferred to Giravanz Kitakyushu, a club that had recently been promoted to the J2 League. However, he once again found playing opportunities limited during his tenure there. After one season, his contract expired, and he left the club.

3.2.5. FC Gifu SECOND

From 2011, Muramatsu moved to FC Gifu SECOND, which played in the Tokai Adult League Division 1. He played as an amateur player for two seasons with the club.

3.3. Retirement

Jun Muramatsu retired from professional football at the end of the 2012 season, following his stint with FC Gifu SECOND.

4. National Team Career

Muramatsu represented Japan at the youth level. In 1998, he was a member of the U-16 Japan national team.

5. Coaching Career

After his retirement as a player, Muramatsu transitioned into coaching. Since 2013, he has been serving as a coach at the Shimizu S-Pulse Soccer School, returning to his former club.

6. Player Statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupAsiaTotal
2001Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League000000-00
2002600040-100
20036000003090
20041000030-130
2005100010-20
2006Vegalta SendaiJ2 League1000--10
2007Mito HollyHockJ2 League35121--372
200831121--332
200936010--370
2010Giravanz KitakyushuJ2 League12000--120
2011FC Gifu SECONDTokai Adult League Division 10000--00
20120010--10
Career total13826280301554