Overview

Takuya Matsuura is a professional Japanese football player born on 21 December 1988. In Japanese naming conventions the family name appears first; his family name is Matsuura. For discussions of name order and related conventions see Japanese name resources and the note on name order.

Playing role and characteristics

Matsuura is typically deployed as a midfielder who can operate on the wing. He is known for his balance of technical ability and work rate: comfortable in possession, able to provide crosses and link play between midfield and attack. Coaches have used him in roles that require both attacking support and defensive contribution along the flank.

Career highlights and clubs

Most of Matsuura's professional career has been associated with Júbilo Iwata, a long-established club in Japan's professional league system. He has competed at the level of the J.League and contributed to his team's campaigns in domestic competitions. Like many domestic professionals, his career illustrates the pathway from youth development through to first-team football within Japan's league structure.

Notable facts and context

  • Matsuura represents a generation of players who developed after the professionalisation of Japanese football, benefiting from organized youth systems and the J.League's expansion.
  • His versatility—able to play centrally or on the wing—has made him a useful squad member for team managers.
  • Records, statistics and season-by-season details are maintained by league and club sources for those seeking match-level information.

Importance and legacy

While not every professional attains international fame, players like Matsuura are important to the domestic game: they sustain club squads, mentor younger teammates, and connect local communities to the sport. His career with Júbilo Iwata places him within the history of one of Japan's recognized clubs and the wider story of the J.League era.

Further information

For more on naming conventions, player profiles and club histories consult club materials and league databases; see general background on Japanese naming and sources that document player careers. Club pages and statistical archives provide detailed match records and season summaries for individual players including Matsuura.