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
Date of birth (1984-02-14) February 14, 1984 (age 40)
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)
International career
2002–2003 Japan U-20 6 (0)
Medal record
FC Tokyo
Winner J.League Cup 2004
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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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

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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

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental[c] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FC Tokyo 2002 J1 League 3 0 1 1 0 0 4 1
2003 8 0 1 0 4 0 13 0
2004 14 4 1 0 4 1 19 5
2005 24 3 2 1 2 0 28 4
2006 21 1 1 2 5 0 27 3
2007 30 5 3 0 7 1 40 6
Total 100 13 9 4 21 2 0 0 130 19
Vissel Kobe 2008 J1 League 26 2 2 0 5 0 33 2
2009 4 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
Total 30 2 2 0 7 0 0 0 39 2
Angers 2009–10 Ligue 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Omiya Ardija 2010 J1 League 19 1 0 0 0 0 19 1
2011 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
2012 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 0
2013 10 1 1 0 2 0 13 1
Total 31 2 1 0 6 0 0 0 38 2
Vegalta Sendai 2014 J1 League 10 0 0 0 4 0 14 0
Global 2015 UFL Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 179 17 13 4 38 2 0 0 230 23

International

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Team Competition Category Appearances Goals Team Record
Start Sub
  Japan AFC Youth Championship 2002 Qualification U-19 0 2 0 Qualified
  Japan 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship U-20 4 0 0 Quarterfinals

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