Norio Suzuki (footballer)

Norio Suzuki (鈴木 規郎, Suzuki Norio, born February 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.

Norio Suzuki
鈴木 規郎
Suzuki with FC Tokyo in June 2007
Personal information
Full name Norio Suzuki
Date of birth (1984-02-14) February 14, 1984
Place of birth Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Youth career
1999–2001 Yachiyo High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2007 FC Tokyo 100 (13)
2008–2009 Vissel Kobe 30 (2)
2009–2010 Angers 8 (0)
2010–2013 Omiya Ardija 31 (2)
2014 Vegalta Sendai 10 (0)
2015 Global
Total 179 (17)
National team
2002–2003 Japan U-20 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Suzuki was born in Chiba on February 14, 1984. After graduating from high school, he joined FC Tokyo in 2002. He debuted in 2003. He played many matches as left side midfielder. In 2008, he moved to Vissel Kobe. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2009 and he moved to Ligue 2 club Angers in June 2009. In July 2010, he returned to Japan and signed with Omiya Ardija. He played as regular player as left side back in 2010 season. However he could hardly play in the match behind Kim Young-gwon and Takumi Shimohira from 2011. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2014. However he could not play in many matches. He moved to Philippines club Global. He retired end of 2015 season.

International career

In November 2003, Suzuki was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2003 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played 4 matches as left side midfielder.

Career statistics

Club

Club Season League Cup1 League Cup2 Continental3 Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Tokyo 2002 J1 League 30110041
2003 801040130
2004 1441041195
2005 2432120284
2006 2111250273
2007 3053071406
Total 10013942120013019
Vissel Kobe 2008 J1 League 2622050332
2009 40002060
Total 302207000392
Angers 2009–10 Ligue 2 80000080
Omiya Ardija 2010 J1 League 1910000191
2011 10001020
2012 10003040
2013 1011020131
Total 312106000382
Vegalta Sendai 2014 J1 League 1000040140
Global 2015 UFL Division 1 00000000
Career total 179171343820023023

1 Includes Emperor's Cup, Coupe de France and the PFF National Men's Club Championship.
2 Includes League Cup, Coupe de la Ligue and the United Football League Cup.
3 Includes ACL.

International

Team Competition Category Appearances Goals Team Record
Start Sub
 JapanAFC Youth Championship 2002 QualificationU-19020Qualified
 Japan2003 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipU-20400Quarterfinals

References


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