Kosuke Ota is a Japanese former football player born in 1987, known for his role as a defender.
He began his professional career with Yokohama FC in 2006, where he first made his mark in Japanese football.
Ota played for Shimizu S-Pulse from 2009 to 2011, making 85 league appearances and scoring two goals.
Biography
Early Life
Kosuke Ota was born in 1987 in Japan, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. His journey in the sport began when he joined Yokohama FC in 2006, marking the start of his professional career.
Career
Ota's career took off as he transitioned to Shimizu S-Pulse in 2009, where he made 85 league appearances and scored two goals over two seasons. In 2012, he joined FC Tokyo, where he played for three years before making a significant move to Europe with SBV Vitesse in the Netherlands. Despite facing challenges adapting to life abroad, he managed to play 28 matches across two seasons before returning to FC Tokyo. Ota continued to showcase his skills with stints at Nagoya Grampus and Perth Glory FC in Australia, where he made an impressive debut with two assists against Brisbane Roar in 2021. In mid-2022, he signed with FC Machida Zelvia, where he announced his retirement from football in October 2023 after limited game time.
International Career
On the international stage, Ota represented Japan at the U-20 level during the 2007 U-20 World Cup, playing as a left-back against Nigeria. He made his senior debut for the Japan national team on January 6, 2010, and earned a total of seven caps over five years, with his last appearance in 2015. Ota's journey reflects his dedication to football and his contributions to both club and country.
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Career & Clubs
Ota began his footballing career with Yokohama FC in 2006, before a move to J1 League side Shimizu S-Pulse in 2009. After making 85 league appearances and scoring two goals, Ota joined FC Tokyo in 2012. He remained in Tokyo for three years before leaving Japanese football for the first time as he completed a transfer to Eredivisie team Vitesse, based in Arnhem. He played in 28 matches in all competitions during the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons before returning to FC Tokyo, having struggled to adapt to life in the Netherlands. He would subsequently play for FC Tokyo and Nagoya Grampus before joining Perth Glory FC in Australia. Ota's debut for Perth Glory in 2021 was as a substitute against Brisbane Roar, in which he contributed two assists. On 18 July 2022, Ota signed to J2 club, Machida Zelvia for during mid 2022 season. On 3 October 2023, Ota officially announced his retirement from football at the end of this season after getting minimal game time at Machida Zelvia.
In July 2007, Ota was selected as a member for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2007 U-20 World Cup. At the tournament, he played 1 match as a left-back against Nigeria. He made his full international debut for Japan on January 6, 2010, in a 2011 Asian Cup qualification match against Yemen. He would make 7 appearances for the Samurai Blue over a five year span, with his last one coming in 2015.
Club
As of the end 2023 season.
1Includes Japanese Super Cup.
International
- Club
- FC Tokyo (2012–2015)
- Club
- Yokohama FC (2006–2008)
- Club
- Shimizu S-Pulse (2009–2011)
- Club
- SBV Vitesse (2016–2016)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2007–2007)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2010–2010)
- Club
- FC Tokyo (2017–2019)
- Club
- Nagoya Grampus (2019–2020)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (2021–2022)
- Club
- FC Machida Zelvia (2022–2023)
- National team
- Japan
- Club
- Zweigen Kanazawa (2014–2017)
- Club
- Saitama SC (2005–2005)
- Club
- Yokogawa Musashino FC (2007–2009)
- Club
- FC Machida Zelvia (2010–2013)
- Club
- Thespa Gunma (2006–2006)
- Club
- FC Imabari (2018–2019)
- Club
- ReinMeer Aomori (2020–2020)
Clubs
- Saitama SC2005–2005
- Thespa Gunma2006–2006
- Yokohama FC2006–2008
- Japan national under-20 association football team2007–2007
- Yokogawa Musashino FC2007–2009
- Shimizu S-Pulse2009–2011
- FC Machida Zelvia2010–2013
- Japan men's national football team2010–2010
- FC Tokyo2012–2015
- Zweigen Kanazawa2014–2017
- SBV Vitesse2016–2016
- FC Tokyo2017–2019
- FC Imabari2018–2019
- Nagoya Grampus2019–2020
- ReinMeer Aomori2020–2020
- Perth Glory FC2021–2022
- FC Machida Zelvia2022–2023
Played together with
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsThespa Gunma · 2011–2012
- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2004–2005
- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2005–2009
- Acleisson ScaionThespa Gunma · 2015–2015
Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2010–2012- Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2016
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaFC Tokyo
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaYokohama FC
- Ademir SantosShimizu S-Pulse · 1992–1996
Adnane TighadouiniSBV Vitesse · 2011–2014- Adriano PimentaNagoya Grampus · 2001–2001
- Adriano PimentaYokohama FC · 2007–2007
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Kosuke Ota is a Japanese former football player who played as a defender.
Kosuke Ota is a Japanese former football player who plays as defender and midfielder.
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