is a Japanese former professional

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who played as a defender and

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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

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. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2009 and he moved to Ligue 2 club

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in June 2009. In July 2010, he returned to Japan and signed with

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. He played as regular player as left side back in 2010 season. However he could hardly play in the match behind

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and Takumi Shimohira from 2011. He moved to

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in 2014. However he could not play in many matches. He moved to Philippines club

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. 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

¹ Includes Emperor's Cup,

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and the PFF National Men's Club Championship.
² Includes

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, Coupe de la Ligue and the United Football League Cup.
³ Includes ACL.

International

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* * 1984 births Living people Association football people from Chiba Prefecture Association football defenders Japanese footballers Japan youth international footballers J1 League players Ligue 2 players FC Tokyo players Vissel Kobe players Angers SCO players Omiya Ardija players Vegalta Sendai players Global Makati F.C. players Japanese expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in France Japanese expatriate sportspeople in France Expatriate footballers in the Philippines Japanese expatriate sportspeople in the Philippines {{Japan-footy-defender-1980s-stub