is a Japanese football coach and former player.
Playing career Naito was born in Nara on November 9, 1967. After graduating from Chukyo University, he joined Honda in 1990. He played many matches as forward and the club won the 2nd place 1991 JSL Cup. He moved to Kashima Antlers in 1992. However he could not play many matches behind Alcindo, Hisashi Kurosaki and Yoshiyuki Hasegawa. In 1995, he was converted to right side-back and became a regular player and the club won the champions 1996 J1 League. In 1997, his opportunity to play decreased behind Akira Narahashi who came to Antlers in 1997. In 1998, he was converted to defensive midfielder and played many matches at the position with Jorginho or Yasuto Honda and the club won the champions J1 League. In 2000, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, FC Tokyo. In 2000 season, he played as regular player as right side back. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and he moved to Avispa Fukuoka in August 2001. He left the club for generational change end of 2002 season. In 2003, he moved to Regional Leagues club Volca Kagoshima and retired end of 2003 season.
Coaching career After a few years between women's and university's teams, Naito was hired to coach Tegevajaro Miyazaki in 2021 for their first-ever pro-season. In 2021, Tegevajaro ended up third in the table and Naito had a successful season, before leaving the spot to Yasushi Takasaki.
Club statistics Updated to January 1st, 2022.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2021 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑: NSKムック (日本語) (NSK MOOK)”, 18 February 2021, Japan, (p. 286 out of 298) Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1990/91HondaJSL Division 191311221991/92212402521992Kashima AntlersJ1 League-21608119934000004019941511000161199532041-3611996301309042119972001011032019982814051372199919000302202000FC TokyoJ1 League271102030120011100020130Avispa Fukuoka10000001002002J2 League27100-2712003Volca KagoshimaJRL (Kyushu)10-10Total253817245231512
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