is a Japanese footballer who plays as a central defender and captain for club, JEF United Chiba. He represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Suzuki joined Albirex Niigata as an apprentice professional in 2007. He turned full-time professional with Albirex at the start of the 2008 season and made his first team debut against Nara Club in the second round of the Emperor's Cup. His first J. League appearance was in the 2âÂÂ1 away win over Vissel Kobe on 1 May 2010.
He made 24 appearances during the 2010 season, scoring his first goal against Urawa Red Diamonds at Saitama Stadium on 28 May 2011.
In January 2016, he announced the departure from Kashiwa Reysol after three seasons to look for new opportunities for his career. On 16 February, he signed for Spanish Segunda División club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.
On 9 September 2018, Suzuki return to former club, Kashiwa Reysol for mid 2018 season. He return to club since leaving in 2015.
On 19 December 2018, Suzuki signed to fellow J1 club, Urawa Red Diamonds from 2019 season.
On 28 December 2020, Suzuki joined to J2 club, JEF United Chiba from 2021 season. On 13 December 2025, Suzuki was brought his club promotion to J1 League from next season after defeat Tokushima Vortis with narrowly 1âÂÂ0 in Promotion play-off final at Fukuda Denshi Arena and return to top tier after 16 years absence.
In 2007, Suzuki received a call-up to the Japan U-17 national team squad for the 2007 U-17 World Cup. He played 2 matches. He was then also selected as part of the Japan U-23 national team for the 2010 Asian Games and 2012 Summer Olympics. He played all 6 matches as center back with Maya Yoshida and Japan won the 4th place.
In July 2013, Suzuki was elected Japan national team for 2013 East Asian Cup. At this tournament, on 25 July, he debuted against Australia. He played 2 games for Japan until 2014.
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<div id="notes gs1"></div><sup>1</sup><small>Includes Japanese Super Cup.</small> <div id="notes gs2"></div><sup>2</sup><small>Includes J1 Promotion play-off.</small>
Kashiwa Reysol
Japan U21
Japan