Koji Suzuki (é´æ¨ Ã¥ÂÂå¸, born 25 July 1989) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Suzuki made his league debut against Tokyo Verdy on 1 April 2012. During the 2014 season, he won the J3 top goalscorer award, scoring 19 goals during the season. Suzuki won the SURUGA I DREAM Award for his goal against Nagoya Grampus on 9 September 2015, scoring in the 90th+3rd minute. On 1 February 2017, it was announced that Suzuki had surgery due to a Achilles tendon injury. On 7 December 2018, it was announced that FC Machida Zelvia would not be renewing Suzuki's contract for the 2019 season.
Suzuki scored on his league debut, scoring a brace against Avispa Fukuoka on 24 February 2019. After scoring 8 goals, Suzuki won the 2019 February and March KONAMI Monthly MVP award.
On 13 August 2019, Suzuki was announced at Cerezo Osaka. He made his league debut against Yokohama F. Marinos on 17 August 2019. Suzuki scored his first league goal against Kawasaki Frontale on 1 September 2019.
On 25 December 2020, Suzuki was announced at Albirex Niigata. He scored on his league debut, scoring against Giravanz Kitakyushu in the 57th minute on 27 February 2021. On 3 January 2022, his contract with the club was extended for the 2022 season. On 6 December 2022, Suzuki's contract was extended for the 2023 season. On 27 December 2023, his contract was extended for the 2024 season. After starting the game against Sagan Tosu on 24 February 2024, he was sidelined with an injury to his right foot. On 26 November 2024, it was announced that Suzuki's contract would not be renewed for the 2025 season.
On 21 January 2025, Suzuki announced his retirement from football, joining Yokohama F. Marinos as a school coach.
Updated to 7 March 2019.