Kazunori Iio (born 23 June 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life and education
Iio was born in Tokyo, Japan. Details regarding his youth education and early football development are limited in publicly available sources.
Club career
- FC Tokyo (1998–2004) – Iio began his senior career with FC Tokyo, making his J1 League debut in 1998. He appeared in over 100 league matches for the club and contributed to their promotion to the top division.
- Cerezo Osaka (loan, 2003) – During the 2003 season, Iio was loaned to Cerezo Osaka, where he made several appearances in the J2 League.
- Shimizu S‑Pulse (2005–2007) – He transferred to Shimizu S‑Pulse in 2005, playing regularly across two seasons.
- Ventforet Kofu (2008–2010) – Iio concluded his professional playing career with Ventforet Kofu, participating in both J1 and J2 League campaigns before retiring in 2010.
International career
Iio was selected for the Japan U‑20 national team and took part in the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, appearing in matches against teams such as Paraguay and Paraguay. He did not earn caps for the senior Japan national team.
Post‑playing career
Public information about Iio’s activities following his retirement from professional football, including any coaching, managerial, or media roles, is not widely documented.
Legacy
Kazunori Iio is noted for his contributions to multiple J‑League clubs during the late 1990s and 2000s, particularly his long‑term involvement with FC Tokyo. His participation in the 1999 World Youth Championship reflects his recognition at the youth international level.
