Naoki Matsushita facts for kids
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| Full name | Naoki Matsushita | |||||||||
| Date of birth | June 6, 1978 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Fukushima, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Sendai Daini High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1997–1998 | JEF United Ichihara | 19 | (1) | |||||||
| Total | 19 | (1) | ||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Naoki Matsushita (松下 直樹, Matsushita Naoki, born June 6, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward. This means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team.
Football Career Highlights
Naoki Matsushita was born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on June 6, 1978. After finishing high school, he joined a professional football club. This club was called JEF United Ichihara. He joined them in 1997.
Playing in Japan's Top League
JEF United Ichihara played in the J1 League. This is the top professional football league in Japan. It is where the best teams compete.
In his first year, 1997, Naoki played in many games. He was a forward, helping his team attack. Sometimes, he also played as an offensive midfielder. This role helps connect the defense to the attack.
However, in 1998, he did not play as much. He decided to stop playing professional football. He retired at the end of the 1998 season.
See also
In Spanish: Naoki Matsushita para niños
