Biography
Who is Yuma Suzuki?
Early life and career beginnings
Yuma Suzuki was born on April 26, 1996, in Chōshi, Japan. He grew up developing his athletic abilities and joined the youth system of the Kashima Antlers at the age of seven in 2003.
He spent his formative years training within the club's youth setup before eventually breaking into the senior squad to play in Japan's top flight league, known as the J1 League, starting in 2015.
Club career highlights
Yuma achieved significant success with the Kashima Antlers by helping lead the team to their first ever AFC Champions League title in 2018. He scored two crucial goals during the tournament and earned the MVP award for the competition.
In July 2019, Yuma transferred to the Belgian First Division A club Sint-Truiden. During his time there, he scored well-known goals, including opening a victory against Sporting Charleroi and heading in the winning goal in an upset against Genk.
Return to Kashima and honors
After his time playing overseas, Yuma returned to his former club, the Kashima Antlers, with his departure from Sint-Truiden announced in January 2022.
Throughout his career, Yuma has collected numerous team honors, including the J1 League titles in 2016 and 2025, the Emperor's Cup in 2016, the J.League Cup in 2015, and the Japanese Super Cup in 2017. He also received the J1 League Monthly MVP award for May 2024.
Family and personal life
Yuma has an elder brother named Shota Suzuki, who also pursues a career in professional football and currently plays for Blaublitz Akita.
Standing at a height of 180 centimeters, Yuma has built a durable career as a striker. Aside from his club achievements, he received a debut call-up to the Japan national team in November 2018 for the Kirin Cup, though he could not participate due to an ankle sprain.
Birthday and age
Yuma Suzuki was born on April 26, 1996, which makes Yuma 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Yuma shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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