Nobuo Matsunaga
Introduction  was a Japanese footballer and manager. He played for the Japan national team. His brother Akira Matsunaga and Seki Matsunaga also played for Japan national team.
Club career Matsunaga was born in Shida District, Shizuoka on December 6, 1921.After graduating from Tokyo Liberal Arts and Science University, he played for Nippon Light Metal.
National team career In March 1954, Matsunaga was selected by the Japan national team for the 1954 World Cup qualification. On March 14, he debuted against South Korea. He also played at 1954 Asian Games. He played 4 games for Japan until 1955.
Coaching career After retirement, Matsunaga became a manager for Nippon Light Metal. In 1972, he promoted the club to a new division, Japan Soccer League Division 2.On September 25, 2007, Matsunaga died of lymphoma in Fujieda at the age of 85.
National team statistics  Japan national teamYearAppsGoals195430195510Total40
References
External links * *  Japan National Football Team Database