Kazuo Shimizu

For other people sharing the same name, see Kazuo Shimizu (driver) and Kazuo Shimizu (wrestler).

Kazuo Shimizu (清水 和男, Shimizu Kazuo, born April 30, 1975) is a former Japanese football player.

Kazuo Shimizu
清水 和男

Personal information
Full name	Kazuo Shimizu
Date of birth	(1975-04-30) April 30, 1975
Place of birth	Shizuoka, Japan
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1991–1993	Hamana High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–2001	Cerezo Osaka	58	(2)
Total		58	(2)
Medal record Cerezo Osaka Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1994 Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2001
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Shimizu was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on April 30, 1975. After graduating from Hamana High School, he joined Japan Football League club Cerezo Osaka in 1994. Cerezo won the champions in 1994 and was promoted to J1 League from 1995. Although he could hardly play in the match until 1996, he played several matches in 1997. He played many matches as side back from 1998. His opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and Cerezo was also relegated to J2 League end of 2001 season. He retired end of 2001 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1994	Cerezo Osaka	Football League	1	0			0	0	1	0
1995		J1 League	0	0			-		0	0
1996			0	0			0	0	0	0
1997			6	0	2	0	0	0	8	0
1998			17	1			3	0	20	1
1999			13	1			2	0	15	1
2000			13	0			2	0	15	0
2001			8	0			1	0	9	0
Total			58	2	2	0	8	0	68	2

External links

• Kazuo Shimizu at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)