is a former Japanese football player and manager. He managed for Japan women's national team.
Biography
Suzuki was born in Saitama on April 29, 1947. After graduating from Rikkyo University, he played for Nissan Motors from 1972 to 1974.
From 1975, Suzuki became coach for Nissan Motors. He managed for Nissan Motors (1985) and Nissan FC Ladies (1987–1989).
In 1989, he became manager for Japan women's national team. He managed 3 world tournament, 1991, 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. In Asia, Japan won the 2nd place 4 times, AFC Women's Championship (1991, 1995) and Asian Games (1990, 1994). He resigned after 1996 Summer Olympics and Satoshi Miyauchi became a new manager.
In August 1996, he became manager for Nikko Securities Dream Ladies and won the Nadeshiko League champions for 3 years in a row to 1998. However the club was disbanded due to financial strain end of 1998 season.
In June 1999, Japan under manager Miyauchi was defeated in group stage at 1999 World Cup and failure to qualify for 2000 Summer Olympics. After 1999 World Cup, Suzuki became a manager for Japan national team again and managed Japan at 1999 AFC Women's Championship in November. Japan finished at the 4th place and he resigned end of the championship.