Naoki Hommachi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoki Hommachi | ||
| Date of birth | July 31, 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Hyogo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Takigawa Daini High School | ||
| 1987–1990 | Kokushikan University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1993 | JEF United Ichihara | 0 | (0) |
| 1994–1999 | Montedio Yamagata | 167 | (3) |
| Total | 167 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Naoki Hommachi (本街 直樹, Hommachi Naoki, born July 31, 1968) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal.
Naoki Hommachi's Football Journey
Naoki Hommachi was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, on July 31, 1968. He loved football and played it through college at Kokushikan University.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1991, after finishing university, Naoki joined a professional football team called Furukawa Electric. This team later changed its name to JEF United Ichihara. Even though he was part of the team, he didn't get to play in any official matches during his time there.
Playing for Montedio Yamagata
In 1994, Naoki moved to a team called NEC Yamagata. This club had just been promoted to a higher league called the Japan Football League. At NEC Yamagata, Naoki became a very important player. He played regularly as a center back, helping his team defend their goal.
The team later changed its name to Montedio Yamagata. In 1999, his team was promoted again, this time to the new J2 League. Naoki Hommachi played his last season with Montedio Yamagata in 1999 and then retired from professional football.
