Ryuji Michiki

Ryuji Michiki (路木 龍次, Michiki Ryuji, born 25 August 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Ryuji Michiki
路木 龍次
Personal information
Full name Ryuji Michiki
Date of birth (1973-08-25) 25 August 1973
Place of birth Nagasaki, Japan
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Youth career
1989–1991 Kunimi High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1997 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 99 (8)
1998–1999 Yokohama F. Marinos 19 (0)
1999–2002 Urawa Reds 55 (0)
2003 Vissel Kobe 0 (0)
2003 Oita Trinita 0 (0)
Total 173 (8)
National team
1996 Japan U-23 3 (0)
1996–1997 Japan 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Michiki was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on 25 August 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1992. He mainly played as left side-back. The club won the 2nd place at 1995 and 1996 Emperor's Cup. Although he moved to Yokohama Marinos (later Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1998, his opportunity to play decreased. He moved to Urawa Reds in 1999. In 2003, although he moved to Vissel Kobe in January, he resigned in February. Although he signed with Oita Trinita in April, he resigned in June.

National team career

In July 1996, Michiki was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics and he played in all matches. In first match against Brazil U-23 national team, he assisted Teruyoshi Ito's goal and Japan won Brazil (1-0). It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

On 13 October 1996, he debuted for Japan national team against Tunisia. He was selected Japan for 1996 Asian Cup in December, but he did not play in the match. He played 4 games for Japan until 1997.[1]

Club statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1992Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League-005050
199300000000
19941200000120
199544530-475
19961725081303
19972612000281
1998Yokohama MarinosJ1 League1803040250
1999Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League10000010
1999Urawa RedsJ1 League1502040210
2000J2 League1400000140
2001J1 League1604030230
20021000060160
2003Vissel KobeJ1 League00000000
2003Oita TrinitaJ1 League00000000
Total 17381603112209

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
199610
199730
Total40

National team

References
  1. Japan National Football Team Database


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