Naoji Ito
Japanese footballer
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Naoji Ito (伊藤 直司, Itō Naoji; born July 1, 1959) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoji Ito | ||
| Date of birth | July 1, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1977 | Yokkaichi Chuo Kogyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1986 | Honda | ||
| 1988–1993 | PJM Futures | ||
| International career | |||
| 1981 | Japan | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Ito was born in Mie Prefecture on July 1, 1959. After graduating from high school, he joined the Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Honda in 1978. In 1980, the club won the championship and was promoted to Division 1. In 1985-86, the club won third place and he left the club at the end of the season. He joined PJM Futures in 1988. He retired in 1993.
National team career
On June 19, 1981, Ito debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia.[1]
National team statistics
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
