Tokuma Suzuki


Tokuma Suzuki is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Gamba Osaka.

Early life

Suzuki was selected as an outstanding player of the tournament after as captain, he helped the team to a runner-up finish in the All Japan High School Soccer Championship.

Career

On 21 September 2018, Tokushima Vortis announced that Suzuki would join the team from the 2019 season. He scored his first league goal against FC Machida Zelvia on 21 July 2019, scoring in the 17th minute. During the 2019 playoffs, he scored the first goal in the 20th minute, but Tokushima Vortis were unable to win promotion to the J1 League.
After three seasons with Tokushima Vortis, Suzuki moved to Cerezo Osaka in 2022. He signed a new multi-year contract with the club on 9 December 2022.
Suzuki was announced at Gamba Osaka on 11 January 2024. The move re-united him with his former manager, Dani Poyatos.

International career

Suzuki was part of the Japan U-17 squad at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He has represented Japan at U-16, U-17 and U-18 level.