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Jersey Number 19
Wato Matoba
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 168
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Kaizuka-shi, Japan
Honors
Graduated from Kokoku High School, where he competed in the Kansai Prince league for three seasons...In his first season, he played 12 matches and scored one goal while going on to earn second place in the Groien Kansai League with his team...In his second season, he played 13 matches en route to becoming the Inter-High Tournament Osaka Champion with his squad...In his final high school season, he played 18 matches and scored one goal.
Personal
Wato Matoba was born on 04/26/06 in Kaizuka-shi, Osaka...Son of Miki and Shiori...Has one brother, Itto and one sister, Kohana...Has not declared an academic major.
- MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll: Spring 2026
Graduated from Kokoku High School, where he competed in the Kansai Prince league for three seasons...In his first season, he played 12 matches and scored one goal while going on to earn second place in the Groien Kansai League with his team...In his second season, he played 13 matches en route to becoming the Inter-High Tournament Osaka Champion with his squad...In his final high school season, he played 18 matches and scored one goal.
Personal
Wato Matoba was born on 04/26/06 in Kaizuka-shi, Osaka...Son of Miki and Shiori...Has one brother, Itto and one sister, Kohana...Has not declared an academic major.
Baseball Postgame vs. Northeastern (5/30/26)
Saturday, May 30
Baseball Postgame vs. Arkansas (5/29/26)
Saturday, May 30
Lawrence Regional Preview Press Conference
Thursday, May 28
Baseball Postgame vs. Liberty (5/24/26)
Sunday, May 24
