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Fit for World Cup Suzuki (collarbone) was named as an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Iceland, confirming he is fully fit for Japan's World Cup campaign, according to the JFA.

Impact Suzuki had been sidelined since suffering the right collarbone fracture during the match against Wolfsburg and had only recently returned to collective training with the national team, making his inclusion in the matchday squad a significant milestone in his recovery. The attacking midfielder is now available for coach Hajime Moriyasu ahead of Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands on June 14, with his creativity and technical quality making him a potentially important figure for the Samurai Blue throughout the tournament.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back training with Japan squad Suzuki (collarbone) has returned to training with the Japan national team squad on Friday, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the right collarbone fracture he...

Impact Suzuki had been ruled out for the remainder of the Freiburg season following the injury, making his return to collective training with the national team a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The attacking midfielder's participation in Japan's World Cup preparations is an encouraging development for coach Hajime Moriyasu, with the tournament opener drawing ever closer and Suzuki's creativity and technical quality making him a potentially important figure for the Samurai Blue this summer.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers collarbone injury Suzuki (collarbone) suffered a fracture of his right collarbone following a collision in the match against Wolfsburg and is out for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Suzuki's injury is a significant blow for Freiburg heading into the final stretch of the season, with the 24-year-old set to miss an indefinite period as he recovers from the fracture. Collarbone injuries typically require several weeks of recovery before a player can return to full contact training, making any return this season unlikely. Nicolas Hofler is expected to step into the number 10 role in his absence, providing an experienced option to cover the position.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder problem Suzuki was unable to finish Sunday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg due to a shoulder issue for which he was taken to the hospital, and coach Julian Schuster said "it doesn't look so g...

Impact Suzuki's status is now a major concern for his team, as he has been their most regular central attacking midfielder lately, scoring four goals over 12 league or UEL appearances since March. While his absence is yet to be confirmed, this situation could force a change in Freiburg's lineup, with Maximilian Philipp and a more defensive-minded Nicolas Hofler offering backup options. A long absence for Suzuki may also become a worry for Japan ahead of the World Cup, as he's projected to play a role following Takumi Minamino's (knee) injury.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies goal Suzuki scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Suzuki scored his first goal since January 18, netting one of Freiburg's three goals on Saturday. In his first season with the team, he has four goals and two assists in 20 appearances, creating 19 chances with 18 tackles (13 won) and 16 crosses, starting 15 games in the process.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots without a goal Suzuki registered three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Suzuki took three shots as his side suffered a 1-0 defeat. He took three shots in the match but failed to score, putting only one on target. The attacking midfielder has attempted at least three shots nine times in all competitions this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Suzuki delivered an assist and created three chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Suzuki had another productive outing, assisting Derry Scherhant for his team's first goal and creating other chances for teammates, reinforcing a reliable peripheral floor. That's now a goal and an assist over the last two league matches for the playmaker, who's starting to get back to his best after a slow month in December.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes instant impact Suzuki scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Suzuki subbed into the match in the 56th minute and scored just three minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first since November 22nd for the attacker as Sunday's match broke a streak of five consecutive starts.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Suzuki assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Mainz.

Impact Suzuki assisted Freiburg's third goal, scored by Johan Manzambi. Though the former did not log a three-game goal streak, he has either scored or assisted in each of his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues goal scoring form Suzuki scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-2 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Suzuki opened the scoring for Freiburg Saturday to give the away-side an early lead before Bayern Munich scored six unanswered goals in a 6-2 loss. Over his last five appearances (four starts) across all competitions, the attacker has scored three goals and assisted once. After serving as an unused substitute in Freiburg's first November fixture, Suzuki has made three successive starting appearances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Start and goal Suzuki scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC St. Pauli.

Impact In the Bundesliga, Suzuki's latest start marked his first since Aug. 31. With his season high in minutes, the attacking midfielder also added his name to the goal tally, with one in five appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Freiburg Suzuki has signed a contract with Freiburg, joining from Bondby IF, his new club announced. "Yuito possesses a unique blend of own-court danger and the ability to set up his teamma...

Impact Suzuki has signed with SC Freiburg from Brondby IF. He began his professional career with Shimizu S-Pulse, later played for Strasbourg, and tallied 23 goals and 15 assists in 69 matches with Brondby. He made his debut for the Japan senior national team in June 2024 and will now discover the Bundesliga.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE