Naoki Kawaguchi

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Naoki Kawaguchi
Personal information
Full nameNaoki Kawaguchi
Date of birth (1994-05-24) 24 May 1994
Place of birthNagaoka, Niigata, Japan
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing positionRight back
Club information
Current clubAlbirex Niigata
Number24
Youth career
2010–2012Albirex Niigata
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–Albirex Niigata22(0)
National team
2011Japan U-174(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:33, 15 December 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 07:40, 22 December 2012 (UTC)

Naoki Kawaguchi (川口 尚紀 Kawaguchi Naoki, born 24 May 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for Albirex Niigata.

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.[3]

Club career statistics

As of 7 December 2013 (2013-12-07)
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Albirex Niigata 2012 00200020
2013 2202030270
Total 2204030290

References

  1. "Niigata 2 - 1 Fukui". J's Goal. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012. 
  2. "Kawaguchi signs professional terms". Albirex Niigata. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012. 
  3. "Naoki Kawaguchi - Special matches". Retrieved 22 July 2013. 

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