Matsuura was born in Yokohama on November 20, 1955. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Japan Soccer League club Nippon Kokan (later "NKK") in 1978. The club won the champions at 1980 JSL Cup and 1981 Emperor's Cup. From 1985, the club won the 2nd place for 3 years in a row in league and won the champions 1987 JSL Cup. He also became a league top scorer in 1986/87 and 1987/88 season. He retired in 1991.