Ryuzo Morioka is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender.
10 Facts About Ryuzo Morioka
Ryuzo Morioka moved to J2 League club Kyoto Sanga FC in 2007.
Ryuzo Morioka played as captain and the club was promoted to J1 League in 2007.
On 31 March 1999, Ryuzo Morioka debuted for Japan national team against Brazil.
Ryuzo Morioka mainly played as central defender in three back as Masami Ihara successor.
Ryuzo Morioka played full-time in all 6 matches and Japan won the champions.
Ryuzo Morioka played at 2001 Confederations Cup and Japan won the 2nd place.
Ryuzo Morioka played as captain in first match against Belgium, but he was injured and replaced.
Ryuzo Morioka served as coach for top team and manager for youth team until 2016 excluding 2014 he moved to Sagawa Printing Kyoto and served as coach.
Ryuzo Morioka was sacked in June 2018 when the club was at the 7th place.