Koji Suzuki (鈴木 孝司, born 25 July 1989) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Machida Zelvia
Suzuki made his league debut against Tokyo Verdy on 1 April 2012. During the 2014 season, he won the J3 top goalscorer award, scoring 19 goals during the season. Suzuki won the SURUGA I DREAM Award for his goal against Nagoya Grampus on 9 September 2015, scoring in the 90th+3rd minute. On 1 February 2017, it was announced that Suzuki had surgery due to a Achilles tendon injury. On 7 December 2018, it was announced that FC Machida Zelvia would not be renewing Suzuki's contract for the 2019 season.
FC Ryukyu
Suzuki scored on his league debut, scoring a brace against Avispa Fukuoka on 24 February 2019. After scoring 8 goals, Suzuki won the 2019 February and March KONAMI Monthly MVP award.
Cerezo Osaka
On 13 August 2019, Suzuki was announced at Cerezo Osaka. He made his league debut against Yokohama F. Marinos on 17 August 2019. Suzuki scored his first league goal against Kawasaki Frontale on 1 September 2019.
Albirex Niigata
On 25 December 2020, Suzuki was announced at Albirex Niigata. He scored on his league debut, scoring against Giravanz Kitakyushu in the 57th minute on 27 February 2021. On 3 January 2022, his contract with the club was extended for the 2022 season. On 6 December 2022, Suzuki's contract was extended for the 2023 season. On 27 December 2023, his contract was extended for the 2024 season. After starting the game against Sagan Tosu on 24 February 2024, he was sidelined with an injury to his right foot. On 26 November 2024, it was announced that Suzuki's contract would not be renewed for the 2025 season.
On 21 January 2025, Suzuki announced his retirement from football, joining Yokohama F. Marinos as a school coach.
Club statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionNippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 215 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 179 out of 289)ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMachida Zelvia2012J.League Division 218010–001902013JFL321500–0032152014J3 League331900–0033192015J3 League311221–2335162016J2 League251200–0025122017J2 League12200–001222018J2 League30510–00315Total1816541002318769FC Ryukyu2019J2 League2715–––2715Cerezo Osaka2019J1 League1111000–1212020J1 League1400020–160Total251102000281Albirex Niigata2021J2 League3391000–3492022J2 League2190000–2192023J1 League2842010–3142024J1 League1821140–233Total1002441500010925Career total333105927023351110
References
External links Profile at Machida Zelvia