Naoki Naito

Naoki Naito (内藤 直樹, Naito Naoki, born May 30, 1968) is a former Japanese football player.

Naoki Naito
内藤 直樹

Personal information
Full name	Naoki Naito
Date of birth	(1968-05-30) May 30, 1968
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1984–1986	Tokai University Daiichi High School
1987–1990	Chuo University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1991–1992	Hitachi	20	(2)
1992–1995	Shimizu S-Pulse	94	(2)
1996	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	26	(0)
1997–1998	Vissel Kobe	23	(0)
Total		163	(4)
Medal record Shimizu S-Pulse Runner-up J.League Cup 1992 Runner-up J.League Cup 1993 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1996
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Naito was born in Shizuoka on May 30, 1968. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Hitachi in 1991. He played many matches as defender from first season. In 1992, he moved to new club Shimizu S-Pulse based in his local. He played as regular player and the club won the 2nd place in 1992 and 1993 J.League Cup. In 1996, he moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He played as regular player and the club won the 2nd place in 1996 Emperor's Cup. In 1997, he moved to newly was promoted to J1 League club, Vissel Kobe. However his opportunity to play decreased and he retired end of 1998 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1991/92	Hitachi	JSL Division 1	20	2			1	0	21	2
1992	Shimizu S-Pulse	J1 League	-		3	0	7	1	10	1
1993			26	0	1	0	7	1	34	1
1994			28	2	0	0	1	0	29	2
1995			40	0	1	0	-		41	0
1996	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	J1 League	26	0	5	0	13	0	44	0
1997	Vissel Kobe	J1 League	18	0	2	0	4	0	24	0
1998			5	0	0	0	2	0	7	0
Total			163	4	12	0	35	2	210	6

External links

• Naoki Naito at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• Profile at biglobe.ne.jp