Naoki Mori (footballer, born 1977) explained

Naoki Mori
森 直樹
Fullname:Naoki Mori
Birth Date:21 November 1977
Birth Place:Saitama, Japan
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Mito HollyHock (manager)
Youthyears1:1993–1995
Youthclubs1:Musashi Ogose High School
Youthyears2:1996–1999
Youthclubs2:Dohto University
Years1:2000–2002
Clubs1:Cerezo Osaka
Caps1:13
Goals1:0
Years2:2003–2005
Clubs2:Mito HollyHock
Caps2:81
Goals2:4
Totalcaps:94
Totalgoals:4
Manageryears1:2024-
Managerclubs1:Mito HollyHock

is a Japanese former footballer and current manager of club Mito HollyHock.

Playing career

Mori was born in Saitama Prefecture on November 21, 1977. After graduating from Dohto University, he joined J1 League club Cerezo Osaka in 2000. He played mainly at centre back position, he did not play many games. The club were relegated to J2 League after the 2001 season. In 2003, he moved to J2 club Mito HollyHock. He became a regular player as centre back. However, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005 and he retired end of 2005 season.

Managerial career

In May 2024, Mori was appointed manager of Mito HollyHock following the dismissal of Yoshimi Hamasaki.[1]

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
2000Cerezo OsakaJ1 League20000020
200180000080
2002J2 League3000colspan="2"-30
2003Mito HollyHockJ2 League382colspan="2"-382
2004322colspan="2"-322
2005110colspan="2"-110
Total9440000944

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 森直樹監督 就任のお知らせ . 水戸ホーリーホック公式サイト . 10 May 2024 . ja . 9 May 2024.