is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Suzuki was born in Saitama on September 20, 1939. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he joined Hitachi in 1962. In 1965, Hitachi joined new league Japan Soccer League. He retired in 1970. He played 67 games and scored 5 goals in the league.
National team career On August 15, 1961, when Suzuki was a Rikkyo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Indonesia. In 1964, he was selected Japan for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and he played all matches. In 1968, he was also selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Although he did not play in the match, Japan won Bronze Medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1962 and 1966 Asian Games. He played 24 games for Japan until 1968.Japan National Football Team Database
In 2010, Suzuki was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
Personal life Chiharu Saitō from the Japanese girl idol group Nogizaka46 is Suzuki's great niece.
Club statistics Club performance League Season Club League Apps GoalsJapan League1965HitachiJSL Division 131966019671196801969119700Total675
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals196110196270196350196420196510196660196700196820Total240
Honours Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2010
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association Japan Football Hall of Fame (Japan team at 1968 Olympics) at Japan Football Association