Naoya Kikuchi

Position         : Midfielder

Date of birth : 24 November, 1984

Team              : Shimizu Shogyu HS (Japan)

Nationality     : Japan

Notes              : Came from Shimizu Shogyu High School, which has a strong soccer tradition with players such as Shinji Ono coming from there. Kikuchi was impressive at the World U/17 Championships in 2001. He is a complete midfielder with good vision. Was invited to Arsenal for a trial in 2002 and later went on trial at Feyenoord. 

LAST UPDATED: 4 August, 2003

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