is a former

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player. He is currently the General Manager at

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Playing career

Suzuki was born in Machida on June 11, 1971. After graduating from high school, he joined

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(later ''Yokohama Marinos'') in 1990. Through reserve team, he joined top team in 1992. He debuted in 1993 and he played many matches in 1994. He mainly played as right side back and right side midfielder. The club won the champions 1995 J1 League. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1998 and he moved to

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in October 1998. He played as regular player until 1999. In 2000, he moved to

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. In 2001, he moved to

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and played many matches. However he lost his opportunity to play in 2002 and moved to newly was promoted to

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club,

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in June 2002. He retired end of 2003 season.

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* 1971 births Living people Association football people from Tokyo Japanese footballers J1 League players Yokohama F. Marinos players Kyoto Sanga FC players Gamba Osaka players Vissel Kobe players Vegalta Sendai players Association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub