is a former

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player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Michiki was born in

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on 25 August 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined

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in 1992. He mainly played as left side-back. The club won the 2nd place at

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and

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. Although he moved to

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(later ''Yokohama F. Marinos'') in 1998, his opportunity to play decreased. He moved to

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in 1999. In 2003, although he moved to

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in January, he resigned in February. Although he signed with

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in April, he resigned in June.

National team career

In July 1996, Michiki was selected Japan U-23 national team for

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and he played in all matches. In first match against Brazil U-23 national team, he assisted

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's goal and Japan won Brazil (1-0). It was known as "Miracle of Miami" ( マイアミの奇跡) in Japan. On 13 October 1996, he debuted for Japan national team against

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. He was selected Japan for

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in December, but he did not play in the match. He played 4 games for Japan until 1997.Japan National Football Team Database
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Club statistics

National team statistics

National team

References

External links

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Japan National Football Team Database
* 1973 births Living people Association football people from Nagasaki Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan men's international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Sanfrecce Hiroshima players Yokohama F. Marinos players Urawa Red Diamonds players Vissel Kobe players Oita Trinita players 1996 AFC Asian Cup players Footballers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic footballers for Japan Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub