Naoki Kawaguchi
Naoki Kawaguchi (川口 尚紀, Kawaguchi Naoki, born 24 May 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for Kashiwa Reysol on loan from Albirex Niigata.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoki Kawaguchi | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Kashiwa Reysol (on loan from Albirex Niigata) | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Albirex Niigata Youth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012– | Albirex Niigata | 101 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → J. League U-22 (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Shimizu S-Pulse (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2019– | → Kashiwa Reysol (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011 | Japan U-17 | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:59, 17 December 2019 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 07:40, 22 December 2012 (UTC) | |||
Club career
A product of Albirex Niigata academy. Kawaguchi joined the Albirex at the age of 15 and has been used in both midfield and offensive positions while progressing through the ranks at the club. He made his first team debut in the Emperor's Cup match against Saurcos Fukui in September 2012, and provided the cross for a Bruno Lopes goal.[1] He signed a professional contract in October 2012 following the completion of his scholarship.[2] He made his J. League debut on 27 April 2013, in a 3–2 defeat to Kashima Antlers.
National team career
In June 2011, Kawaguchi was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2011 U-17 World Cup and he played 4 matches as right side-back.
Club career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Emperor's Cup | J. League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata | 2012 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 1 | |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 2016 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 20 | 1 | |
| Albirex Niigata | 2017 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 1 | |
| Total | 104 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 134 | 3 | |
References
- "Niigata 2 - 1 Fukui". J's Goal. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- "Kawaguchi signs professional terms". Albirex Niigata. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 161 out of 289)
- Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411338 (p. 164 out of 289)
- Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 2015 (NSK MOOK)", 14 February 2015, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411246 (p. 102 out of 298)
External links
- Naoki Kawaguchi – FIFA competition record
- Naoki Kawaguchi at J.League (in Japanese)
- Naoki Kawaguchi at Soccerway