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 (age 46)
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

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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

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

Club statistics

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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

References

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  1. ^ "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 (in Japanese). 9 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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