Masae Suzuki (鈴木 政江, Suzuki Masae, born January 21, 1957) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.

Masae Suzuki
鈴木 政江
Personal information
Full name Masae Suzuki
Date of birth (1957-01-21) January 21, 1957 (age 67)
Place of birth Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1984 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
1985–1989 Nissan FC 9 (0)
1990–1991 Nikko Securities Dream Ladies 11+ (0)
2002–2004 JEF United Ichihara 9 (0)
Total 29+ (0)
International career
1984–1991 Japan 45 (0)
Managerial career
2000–2004 JEF United Ichihara
Medal record
Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
Winner Empress's Cup 1990
Representing  Japan
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Silver medal – second place 1986 China
Silver medal – second place 1991 Japan
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Hong Kong
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Suzuki was born in Chiba on January 21, 1957. She started playing career at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In 1985, she moved to FC Jinnan (later Nissan FC). In 1990, she moved to her local new club, Nikko Securities Dream Ladies. End of 1991 season, she retired. During 2002 season, she came back as playing manager at JEF United Ichihara. In 2004 season, she played 9 games in L.League. She made the records for the oldest player in L.League match at the age of 47 years.

National team career

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On October 24, 1984, when Suzuki was 27 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Italy. She played at 1986, 1989, 1991 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. This competition was her last game for Japan. She played 45 games for Japan until 1991.[1]

Coaching career

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After retirement, in 2000, Suzuki became manager for JEF United Ichihara. End of 2004 season, she was succeeded by Takashi Uemura and she became assistant coach until 2017 season.[2]

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1984 1 0
1985 0 0
1986 13 0
1987 4 0
1988 3 0
1989 9 0
1990 5 0
1991 10 0
Total 45 0

References

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  1. ^ a b Japan Football Association(in Japanese)
  2. ^ JEF United Chiba(in Japanese)
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