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.

Naoki Kawaguchi
川口 尚紀
Personal information
Full name Naoki Kawaguchi
Date of birth (1994-05-24) 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)
* 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
Last updated: end of 2018 season.[3][4][5]
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata 2012 00200020
2013 2202030270
2014 1000020120
2015 2901081381
Shimizu S-Pulse 2016 19110–201
Albirex Niigata 2017 701030110
2018 1702051241
Total 1041902121343

References
  1. "Niigata 2 - 1 Fukui". J's Goal. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
  2. "Kawaguchi signs professional terms". Albirex Niigata. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.