Masahito Suzuki facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Masahito Suzuki | ||
| Date of birth | 28 April 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Chiba Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000-2005 2006-2009 2007 |
Shonan Bellmare Cerezo Osaka →Tokushima Vortis (loan) |
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Masahito Suzuki is a former Japanese football player. He was born on April 28, 1977. He played as a Goalkeeper for several teams in Japan during his professional career.
Masahito Suzuki: A Goalkeeper's Story
Masahito Suzuki spent many years playing professional football in Japan. He was a goalkeeper, which is a very important position on a football team. Goalkeepers are the last line of defense. Their main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. They can use their hands inside a special area called the penalty box.
What Does a Goalkeeper Do?
A goalkeeper needs to be brave and quick. They must be good at catching, punching, and kicking the ball. They also need to be good at communicating with their teammates. They tell defenders where to stand to protect the goal. Being tall can be a big advantage for a goalkeeper, and Masahito Suzuki was 1.90 meters tall, which is quite tall!
His Football Journey
Masahito Suzuki started his professional football journey in the year 2000. His first team was Shonan Bellmare. He played for them for six seasons, from 2000 to 2005. During this time, Shonan Bellmare played in the J2 League, which is the second division of professional football in Japan.
In 2006, Masahito Suzuki moved to a new team, Cerezo Osaka. This team played in the J1 League, which is the top division in Japan. However, he didn't play many games for Cerezo Osaka that year.
The next year, in 2007, he went on loan to Tokushima Vortis. This meant he played for Tokushima Vortis for one season while still officially belonging to Cerezo Osaka. He played 22 games for Tokushima Vortis in the J2 League.
After his loan spell, he returned to Cerezo Osaka. He stayed with them for two more seasons, in 2008 and 2009. He retired from professional football after the 2009 season. Throughout his career, Masahito Suzuki played a total of 108 league games. He also played in cup competitions.
