Naoki Mori (footballer, born 1977)

Naoki Mori (森 直樹, Mori Naoki, born November 21, 1977) is a Japanese former footballer and current manager of J2 League club Mito HollyHock.

Naoki Mori
森 直樹

Personal information
Full name	Naoki Mori
Date of birth	(1977-11-21) November 21, 1977
Place of birth	Saitama, Japan
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Mito HollyHock (manager)
Youth career
1993–1995	Musashi Ogose High School
1996–1999	Dohto University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2002	Cerezo Osaka	13	(0)
2003–2005	Mito HollyHock	81	(4)
Total		94	(4)
Managerial career
2024-	Mito HollyHock
Medal record Cerezo Osaka Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2001
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

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
2000	Cerezo Osaka	J1 League	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
2001			8	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
2002		J2 League	3	0	0	0	-		3	0
2003	Mito HollyHock	J2 League	38	2			-		38	2
2004			32	2			-		32	2
2005			11	0			-		11	0
Total			94	4	0	0	0	0	94	4

External links

• Naoki Mori at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)