Ryuji Michiki (路木 龍次, Michiki Ryuji, born 25 August 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Michiki was born in Nagasaki Prefecture on 25 August 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1992. He mainly played as left side-back. The club won the 2nd place at 1995 and 1996 Emperor's Cup. Although he moved to Yokohama Marinos (later Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1998, his opportunity to play decreased. He moved to Urawa Reds in 1999. In 2003, although he moved to Vissel Kobe in January, he resigned in February. Although he signed with Oita Trinita in April, he resigned in June.

National team career

In July 1996, Michiki was selected Japan U-23 national team for 1996 Summer Olympics and he played in all matches. In first match against Brazil U-23 national team, he assisted Teruyoshi Ito's goal and Japan won Brazil (1-0). It was known as "Miracle of Miami" (マイアミの奇跡) in Japan.

On 13 October 1996, he debuted for Japan national team against Tunisia. He was selected Japan for 1996 Asian Cup in December, but he did not play in the match. He played 4 games for Japan until 1997.^[1]

Club statistics

National team statistics

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National team

• 1996 Asian Cup

References

External links

• Ryuji Michiki – FIFA competition record (archived)
• Ryuji Michiki at National-Football-Teams.com
• Japan National Football Team Database
• Ryuji Michiki at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)