Naoki Maeda (前田 直輝, Maeda Naoki; born 17 November 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Career On 7 October 2012, Maeda was promoted to Tokyo Verdy's first team from the 2013 season. At the start of the 2014 season, he was made a vice-captain.
On 9 January 2015, Maeda was announced at J1 League club Matsumoto Yamaga on a one year loan deal.
On 30 December 2015, Maeda was announced at Yokohama F. Marinos on a permanent transfer. On the opening day of the 2017 season, he scored a goal to win the game in the 90th+2nd minute.
On 11 January 2018, Maeda was announced at Matsumoto Yamaga on a permanent transfer.
