Naoki Hiraoka facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoki Hiraoka | ||
| Date of birth | May 24, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Sakai, Osaka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1989–1991 | Hatsushiba High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–2000 | Gamba Osaka | 156 | (11) |
| 2000–2002 | FC Gifu | 25 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 19 | (1) |
| Total | 241 | (21) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008 | MIO Biwako Kusatsu | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Naoki Hiraoka (平岡 直起, Hiraoka Naoki, born May 24, 1973) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played as a Midfielder during his career.
Contents
Playing Football
Naoki Hiraoka was born in Sakai, Japan, on May 24, 1973. After finishing high school, he joined his hometown team, Gamba Osaka, in 1992.
Early Career at Gamba Osaka
Hiraoka started playing for Gamba Osaka in 1994. By 1995, he became a regular player, meaning he played in most games. He often played as a left-side midfielder or a left-side defender. He stayed with Gamba Osaka until 2000, playing in 156 games and scoring 11 goals.
Moving to Other Clubs
In August 2000, Hiraoka moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight. He played there for two years. In 2003, he joined Shimizu S-Pulse and played for them for two seasons.
Success with FC Gifu
In 2005, Hiraoka moved to FC Gifu, a club in the Japanese Regional Leagues. He played many matches for them. His help led the club to be promoted to the Japan Football League in 2007. That same year, FC Gifu finished third in the league and earned another promotion, this time to the J2 League. Hiraoka retired from playing football at the end of the 2007 season. Overall, he played in 241 professional games and scored 21 goals during his career.
Becoming a Manager
After he stopped playing, Naoki Hiraoka became a manager. In 2008, he took charge of MIO Biwako Kusatsu. This club had just been promoted to the Japan Football League. He managed the team until August 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Naoki Hiraoka para niños
