Naoji Ito facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoji Ito | ||
| Date of birth | July 1, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1977 | Yokkaichi Chuo Kogyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1986 | Honda | ||
| 1988–1993 | PJM Futures | ||
| International career | |||
| 1981 | Japan | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Naoji Ito (伊藤 直司, Itō Naoji, born July 1, 1959) is a former Japanese football player. He was a talented midfielder who played for several clubs and even represented his country.
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Naoji Ito's Club Football Journey
Naoji Ito was born in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on July 1, 1959. He started his professional football career after finishing high school.
Playing for Honda FC
In 1978, Naoji Ito joined Honda FC. At that time, Honda FC was playing in Division 2 of the Japan Soccer League. This was a big step for him into professional football.
- In 1980, his team, Honda FC, won the championship in Division 2.
- Winning the championship meant they were promoted to Division 1, the top league in Japan.
- Naoji Ito continued to play well with Honda FC in Division 1.
- During the 1985-86 season, Honda FC achieved a great result, finishing in third place in the league.
- After this successful season, Naoji Ito left Honda FC.
Later Career with PJM Futures
After leaving Honda FC, Naoji Ito joined another team called PJM Futures in 1988. He played for PJM Futures for several years. Naoji Ito decided to retire from playing professional football in 1993.
Naoji Ito's National Team Career
Naoji Ito also had the honor of playing for his country, the Japan national team.
First Game for Japan
His first game for the Japan national team was on June 19, 1981. This exciting match was against the Malaysia national team. It was a special moment for Naoji Ito to represent Japan on the international stage.
National Team Statistics
Here's a quick look at Naoji Ito's games for the Japan national team:
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
External Links
- Japan National Football Team Database
See also
In Spanish: Naoji Ito para niños
