Naoki Takahashi

Naoki Takahashi (高橋 直樹, Takahashi Naoki; born August 8, 1976) is a former Japanese football player.

Naoki Takahashi
高橋 直樹

Personal information
Date of birth	(1976-08-08) August 8, 1976 (age 49)
Place of birth	Fukuoka, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position	Defender
Youth career
1992–1994	Tokai University Daigo High School
1995–1998	Fukuoka University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2005	Albirex Niigata	141	(4)
Total		141	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Takahashi was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on August 8, 1976. After graduating from Fukuoka University, he joined newly was promoted to J2 League club, Albirex Niigata in 1999. He became a regular player in July 1999 and played many matches as center back with Sérgio. However his opportunity to play decreased behind new member Yoshiaki Maruyama from 2002. The club won the champions in 2003 and was promoted to J1 League from 2004. Although he played many matches again in 2005, he retired end of 2005 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
1999	Albirex Niigata	J2 League	20	1	3	1	0	0	23	2
2000			35	0	3	0	2	0	40	0
2001			40	1	4	0	2	0	46	1
2002			14	1	1	0	-		15	1
2003			6	0	3	0	-		9	0
2004		J1 League	6	1	0	0	3	0	9	1
2005			20	0	1	0	4	0	25	0
Career total			141	4	15	1	11	0	167	5