Shota Matsuhashi (松橋 章太, Matsuhashi Shota, born August 3, 1982) is a former Japanese football player.

Shota Matsuhashi
松橋 章太
Personal information
Full name Shota Matsuhashi
Date of birth (1982-08-03) August 3, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1998–2000 Kunimi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2007 Oita Trinita 118 (13)
2008–2009 Vissel Kobe 13 (1)
2010–2011 Roasso Kumamoto 38 (8)
2012–2013 V-Varen Nagasaki 20 (3)
Total 189 (25)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Oita Trinita

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After graduating from high school, he joined J2 League club Oita Trinita in 2001. He played as forward in many matches during his first season. Although Trinita won the champions in the 2002 season and was promoted to J1 League, he could not play many matches during the 2002 season. In 2006, he played many matches and scored 10 goals. In 2007, his younger brother Masaru also joined Trinita. Although Matsuhashi played many matches in 2006, his opportunity to play decreased behind Masato Yamazaki in 2007.

Vissel Kobe

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In 2008, he moved to Vissel Kobe. He scored his first goal for the club against Kawasaki Frontale on 14 March 2009.[1]

Roasso Kumamoto

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In 2010, he moved to J2 club Roasso Kumamoto. He made his debut for Roasso against JEF United on 7 March 2010.[2] He scored his first goal for Roasso a week later on 14 March 2010, scoring in the 59th minute.[3] Although he played as regular forward in 2010, he could hardly play during the 2011 season.

V-Varen Nagasaki

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In 2012, he moved to his local club V-Varen Nagasaki in Japan Football League. V-Varen won the champions in 2012 season and was promoted to J2. However he could hardly play during the 2013 season, and retired at the end of the 2013 season.

Club statistics

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
2001 Oita Trinita J2 League 25 0 3 1 3 0 31 1
2002 9 0 3 1 - 12 1
2003 J1 League 3 0 1 0 2 0 6 0
2004 16 1 1 0 4 0 21 1
2005 10 0 0 0 3 0 13 0
2006 31 10 2 0 3 1 36 11
2007 24 2 2 0 4 0 30 2
Total 118 13 12 2 19 1 149 16
2008 Vissel Kobe J1 League 5 0 0 0 3 0 8 0
2009 8 1 0 0 2 0 10 1
Total 13 1 0 0 5 0 18 1
2010 Roasso Kumamoto J2 League 33 7 1 2 - 34 8
2011 5 1 1 0 - 6 1
Total 38 8 2 2 - 40 10
2012 V-Varen Nagasaki Football League 17 3 1 0 - 18 3
2013 J2 League 3 0 0 0 - 3 0
Total 20 3 1 0 - 21 3
Career total 189 25 15 4 24 1 228 30

References

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  1. ^ "Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale - 14 March 2009". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Roasso Kumamoto vs JEF United - 7 March 2010". uk.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ "Tokyo Verdy vs Roasso Kumamoto - 14 March 2010". uk.soccerway.com.
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