Japanese footballer (born 1939)
Ryozo Suzuki (鈴木 良三 , Suzuki Ryōzō , born September 20, 1939) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team .
Club career
Suzuki was born in Saitama on September 20, 1939. After graduating from Rikkyo University , he joined Hitachi in 1962. In 1965, Hitachi joined new league Japan Soccer League . He retired in 1970. He played 67 games and scored 5 goals in the league.
National team career
On August 15, 1961, when Suzuki was a Rikkyo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Indonesia . In 1964, he was selected Japan for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and he played all matches.[ 1] In 1968, he was also selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City . Although he did not play in the match, Japan won Bronze Medal. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame . He also played at 1962 and 1966 Asian Games . He played 24 games for Japan until 1968.[ 2]
In 2010, Suzuki was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame .
Personal life
Chiharu Saitō from the Japanese girl idol group Nogizaka46 is Suzuki's great niece.[ 3]
Club statistics
National team statistics
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Honours
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