Naruyuki Naito facts for kids
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| Full name | Naruyuki Naito | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 9, 1967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nara, Nara, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1983–1985 | Oyodo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1989 | Chukyo University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Honda | 30 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1999 | Kashima Antlers | 148 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | FC Tokyo | 38 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Avispa Fukuoka | 37 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Volca Kagoshima | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 253 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2016 | Ange Violet Hiroshima | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Kobe International University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Blancdieu Hirosaki FC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Porvenir Kashihara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Naruyuki Naito (内藤 就行, Naito Naruyuki, born November 9, 1967) is a Japanese football coach and former player. He was born in Nara, Japan. Naito played as a defender and sometimes as a defensive midfielder. He is known for his time with Kashima Antlers, where he won several championships. After retiring as a player, he became a football coach.
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Playing Football
Naruyuki Naito started his football career after graduating from Chukyo University. In 1990, he joined Honda. He played many games as a forward for Honda. His team even finished second in the 1991 JSL Cup.
Time at Kashima Antlers
In 1992, Naito moved to Kashima Antlers. At first, he didn't play much because of other strong players like Alcindo. But in 1995, he changed his position to a right side-back. This change helped him become a regular player for the team.
Kashima Antlers won the J1 League championship in 1996 with Naito as a key player. In 1997, he played less often. However, in 1998, he switched positions again to a defensive midfielder. He played many games in this role alongside famous players like Jorginho. That year, Kashima Antlers won the J1 League championship once more.
Later Playing Career
In 2000, Naito joined FC Tokyo, a club that had just moved up to the J1 League. He played regularly as a right side-back in 2000. But in 2001, he played less and moved to Avispa Fukuoka in August of that year.
He left Avispa Fukuoka at the end of 2002. In 2003, he moved to Volca Kagoshima, a team in the Regional Leagues. He retired from playing football at the end of the 2003 season. Overall, Naito played in 253 league games and scored 8 goals during his career.
Coaching Football
After his playing career, Naruyuki Naito became a football coach. He coached women's and university teams for a few years.
Coaching Tegevajaro Miyazaki
In 2021, Naito was hired to coach Tegevajaro Miyazaki. This was a big moment for the team, as it was their first-ever professional season in the J3 League. Under Naito's coaching, Tegevajaro Miyazaki had a very successful season. They finished third in the 2021 J3 League table. After this successful year, Naito left the coaching role.
See also
In Spanish: Naruyuki Naitō para niños
