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Naoki Matsushita
松下 直樹
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Full name Naoki Matsushita
Date of birth (1978-06-06) June 6, 1978 (age 47)
Place of birth Fukushima, Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 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)
Medal record
*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.

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