is a former
Japan
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ese
football
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player.
Playing career
Matsuoka was born in
Hyogo Prefecture on July 29, 1977.
After graduating from high school, he joined
Japan Football League
The also known as simply the JFL is the 4th tier of the Japanese association football league system, positioned beneath the three divisions of the J.League. The league features fully professional teams that hold J.League associate membership am ...
club
Vissel Kobe
is a Japanese professional football club based in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country. The team's home stadium is Noevir Stadium Kobe, in Hyōgo-ku, though some home match ...
in 1996. The club won the champions in 1996 and was promoted to
J1 League
The , known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the system. Founded in 1992, it is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the J ...
from 1997. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 1997 season.
Club statistics
References
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1977 births
Living people
Association football people from Hyōgo Prefecture
Japanese footballers
J1 League players
Japan Football League (1992–1998) players
Vissel Kobe players
Association football forwards
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