Ryozo Suzuki
Ryozo Suzuki is a former Japanese football player known for his defensive skills.
He played for Kashiwa Reysol from 1962 to 1970, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Suzuki was a member of the Japan men's national football team from 1961 to 1968, earning 24 caps.
Biography
Early Life
Ryozo Suzuki was born on September 20, 1939, in Saitama, Japan. He pursued his education at Rikkyo University, where he developed his passion for football, eventually leading him to a professional career in the sport.
Career
Suzuki began his professional journey in 1962 when he joined Hitachi, a club that later became part of the Japan Soccer League in 1965. Over the course of his club career, he played as a defender, participating in 67 matches and scoring 5 goals before retiring in 1970. In addition to his club success, Suzuki made significant contributions to the Japan national football team, debuting on August 15, 1961, against Indonesia while still a university student. He represented Japan in the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, playing in all matches, and was also part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, although he did not play in the final match. Throughout his international career, he earned 24 caps for Japan until 1968.
Legacy
Suzuki's contributions to Japanese football were recognized when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2010, celebrating his impact on the sport. His legacy continues through his family, as he is the great uncle of Chiharu Saitō, a member of the popular Japanese girl idol group Nogizaka46.
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Career & Clubs
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.
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. In 2010, Suzuki was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1962–1970)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1961–1968)
- National team
- Japan
Personal
Chiharu Saitō from the Japanese girl idol group Nogizaka46 is Suzuki's great niece.
Legacy
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1961–1968
- Kashiwa Reysol1962–1970
Played together with
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akimi BaradaKashiwa Reysol · 2009
Akira MatsunagaKashiwa Reysol · 1971–1982
Akira NishinoKashiwa Reysol · 1978–1990- Akiyoshi OhashiKashiwa Reysol
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2007–2007
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Aldieres Joaquim dos Santos NetoKashiwa Reysol · 1998–1998
- Alex Antônio de Melo SantosKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2008
An Yong-hakKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Ryozo Suzuki is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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