Jun Suzuki (footballer, born 1961)

Jun Suzuki (鈴木 淳) is a former Japanese football player and manager currently manager in charge of Japan Football League club Sony Sendai FC.

Club career
Suzuki was born in Watari, Miyagi on August 17, 1961. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Japan Soccer League club Fujita Industries in 1984. From 1989, he played his local club Matsushima SC and Brummell Sendai. In 1996, he retired.

National team career
In 1979, when Suzuki was a high school student, he selected Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship in Japan. At this competition, he played 2 matches.

Coaching career
Suzuki started his coaching career in 2004, signing for J2 League side Montedio Yamagata, leaving the club after two seasons. From 2006 to 2009, he was the manager for J1 League side Albirex Niigata. In April 2010, he was named the new Omiya Ardija manager, following Chang Woe-Ryong's departure. In May 2012, he was sacked from Omiya.

On 2013, Suzuki was named the manager of J2 League side JEF United Chiba, but failed to get promotion to J1 League. On 2014, after a poor half-season, he was sacked on 23 June 2014.

On 11 January 2022, he was appointed manager at Sony Sendai FC.