On August 15, 1961, when Suzuki was a Rikkyo University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Indonesia.

In 1964, he was selected Japan for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and he played all matches.

[1] In 1968, he was also selected Japan for 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

[2] In 2010, Suzuki was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

Chiharu Saitō from the Japanese girl idol group Nogizaka46 is Suzuki's great niece.