is a Japanese football manager and former player.
Natsuka was born in Funabashi on October 7, 1969. After graduating from high school, he joined Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka) in 1988. In 1994, the club won the Emperor's Cup and he was selected for the Best Eleven. In Asia, the club also won the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. However, he left the club at the end of the 1998 season due to financial constraints. In 1999, he moved to J2 League club Consadole Sapporo. The club won the championship in 2000 and was promoted to the J1 League. He retired in 2001.
National team career On May 22, 1994, Natsuka debuted for Japan national team against Australia. In 1994, he played full time in all matches included 1994 Asian Games. In 1995, he also played at 1995 King Fahd Cup. He played 11 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1995.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1988/89Fujita IndustriesJSL Division 11001001989/9080801990/91222102321991/92243302731992Football League182-182199318210602521994Bellmare HiratsukaJ1 League4115010471199545121-47219961400013227219973233060413199827020203101999Consadole SapporoJ2 League3230020343200029320103232001J1 League1801010200Total3382016136239023
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals199491199520Total111
International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. July 8, 1994 Mizuho Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Japan 3-2 Won Friendly
Awards J.League Best XI - 1994
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database