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11 Facts About Naoki Soma

1.

Naoki Soma is a Japanese football manager and former player.

2.

Naoki Soma played for the Japan national team until 1999.

3.

Naoki Soma set to manager of Kagoshima United from 2025.

4.

Naoki Soma played as left-back and became one of the main player in a successful era of the club.

5.

Naoki Soma was selected for the Best Eleven for four years in a row.

6.

Naoki Soma returned to Kashima Antlers in 2003 and moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2004.

7.

On May 28,1995, Soma debuted for the Japan national team against Ecuador.

8.

Naoki Soma played in all matches at the 1998 World Cup.

9.

Naoki Soma played 58 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1999.

10.

Naoki Soma held a managerial post in charge of J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale prior to the 2011 season.

11.

Naoki Soma led the club to won the 2nd place in 2015 and promoted to J2 League.