We would like to inform you that Director Hiroshi Matsuda will retire at the end of the 2022 season.
■Date of birth: September 2, 1960 (62 years old)
Birthplace: Nagasaki Prefecture
■ Main teaching career:
1992 Sanfrecce Hiroshima coach
1997 Vissel Kobe satellite coach
1998-2002 Vissel Kobe coach
2002.7~2002.12 Vissel Kobe Manager
2003～2006.5 Avispa Fukuoka Director
2006.9~2008 Vissel Kobe Manager
2009～2013.9 Tochigi SC Manager
2014 JFA National Training Center Coach
2018～2021 V-Varen Nagasaki Training Manager and Academy Director
2021.5～2022.6 V-Varen Nagasaki Director
2022.8 Gamba Osaka Coach
2022.8~ Director of Gamba Osaka
■ Comments from the person himself/herself
“At this time, I will be retiring from my position as head coach of the top team. It was about three and a half months, but being able to work hard at Gamba Osaka was another big lesson for me. Dear supporters, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the players, staff, and many people who have been involved and supported us.I sincerely hope that Gamba Osaka will continue to grow stronger and develop into a big club. Thank you very much.”