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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Naoya Kikuchi profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 24 Nov 1984 (41 years)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- N. Kikuchi
Naoya Kikuchi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Naoya Kikuchi transfer history (15 moves)
Avispa Fukuoka
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Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Avispa Fukuoka
Sagan Tosu
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu
Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Oita Trinita
Albirex Niigata
Carl Zeiss Jena
Oita Trinita
Free player
Carl Zeiss Jena
Jubilo Iwata
Free player
Albirex Niigata
Jubilo Iwata
Jubilo Iwata
Albirex Niigata
Shimizu Commercial High School
Jubilo Iwata
Japan national team
About Naoya Kikuchi
Naoya Kikuchi is a 41-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 24 November 1984 in Japan, Naoya Kikuchi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2001. Naoya Kikuchi stands 181 cm tall and weighs 74 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Naoya Kikuchi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Naoya Kikuchi hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Naoya Kikuchi
What team does Naoya Kikuchi play for?
Naoya Kikuchi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Naoya Kikuchi play?
Naoya Kikuchi plays as a defender.
How old is Naoya Kikuchi?
Naoya Kikuchi was born on 24 November 1984, making them 41 years old.
What nationality is Naoya Kikuchi?
Naoya Kikuchi represents Japan.
How tall is Naoya Kikuchi?
Naoya Kikuchi stands 181 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
Is Naoya Kikuchi left-footed or right-footed?
Naoya Kikuchi's preferred foot is right.
Does Naoya Kikuchi play for the national team?
Naoya Kikuchi is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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