Daisuke Oku
Daisuke Oku was a prominent Japanese football player who played from 1976 to 2014.
Oku began his professional career with Júbilo Iwata in 1994, where he became a key player and won multiple championships.
He scored a crucial goal against Brazil while playing for the Japan U-20 national team in the 1995 World Youth Championship.
Biography
Early Life
Daisuke Oku was born on February 7, 1976, in Amagasaki, Japan. He showed an early passion for football, which led him to pursue a career in the sport after graduating from high school.
Career
Oku began his professional career in 1994 when he joined Júbilo Iwata. He made his debut in 1996 and quickly became a regular player by 1997. During his time with Júbilo Iwata, the team achieved significant success, winning the J1 League titles in 1997 and 1999, as well as the J.League Cup in 1998. The club also excelled in Asia, winning the 1998–99 Asian Club Championship. In 2002, he transferred to Yokohama F. Marinos, where he continued to shine, helping the team secure J1 League championships in 2003 and 2004, and earning a spot on the Best Eleven in both seasons. He concluded his playing career with Yokohama FC in 2007.
On the international stage, Oku represented Japan at various levels. He was part of the Japan U-20 national team during the 1995 World Youth Championship, where he scored a memorable goal against Brazil in the quarterfinals. He made his senior debut for the Japan national team in 1998 and participated in the 1999 Copa América and the 2000 Asian Cup, where Japan emerged as champions. Over his international career, he played 26 matches and scored 2 goals for Japan.
Personal Life
In 2002, Oku married actress Hinako Saeki, but their relationship faced turmoil. In 2013, he was arrested for threatening her, leading to their divorce later that year, although he was not indicted. Despite the challenges in his personal life, Oku's contributions to Japanese football remain significant, and he is remembered for his achievements on the field.
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Career & Clubs
Oku was born in Amagasaki on February 7, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1994. He debuted in 1996. He became a regular player from 1997. The club won the champions at 1997, 1999 J1 League and 1998 J.League Cup. In Asia, the club won the champions 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and the 2nd place 1999–00 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. He moved to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. The club won the champions in 2003 and 2004 J1 League. He also played as captain and was selected Best Eleven in both seasons. He moved to Yokohama FC in 2007. He retired end of 2007 season.
In April 1995, Oku was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. At this competition, he played all 4 matches and scored a goal against Brazil in Quarterfinals. After 1998 World Cup, in October 1998, Oku was selected Japan national team by new manager Philippe Troussier. On October 28, he debuted for Japan against Egypt. He played at 1999 Copa América and 2000 Asian Cup. At 2000 Asian Cup, he played 4 matches and Japan won the champions. However he was not selected Japan for 2002 World Cup. In 2003, he was selected Japan for the first time in 2 years by manager Zico. He also played at 2003 Confederations Cup. He played 26 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2004.
- Club
- Yokohama FC (2007–2007)
- Club
- Yokohama F. Marinos (2002–2006)
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (1994–2001)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (1995–1995)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1998–2004)
- National team
- Japan
Personal
Oku married actress Hinako Saeki in 2002. In 2013, Oku was arrested by Kanagawa Prefecture police after he threatened to kill Hinako on multiple occasions. Saeki eventually filed for divorce later that year. But prosecutors decided not to indict Oku.
Legacy
Club
Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1998–99; runner-up: 1999–2000, 2000–01 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J1 League: 1997, 1999 J.League Cup: 1998; runner-up 2001 Japanese Super Cup: 1998, 2000 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League: 2003, 2004 Japanese Super Cup: runner-up 2004, 2005
International
AFC Asian Cup : 2000
Individual
J1 League Best Eleven: 1998, 2003, 2004
Clubs
- Júbilo Iwata1994–2001
- Japan national under-20 association football team1995–1995
- Japan men's national football team1998–2004
- Yokohama F. Marinos2002–2006
- Yokohama FC2007–2007
Played together with
- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaYokohama FC
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorYokohama F. Marinos · 2015–2015- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoYokohama F. Marinos · 2005–2005
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999
Ado OnaiwuYokohama F. Marinos- Adriano PimentaYokohama FC · 2007–2007
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
Ahn Jung-hwanYokohama F. Marinos · 2004–2005- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Daisuke Oku was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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