Nami Ōtake
Nami Ōtake is a former Japanese association football player known for her impressive career as a forward.
She played for Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she achieved significant success in the L.League.
Otake was a key player for the Japan women's national football team, contributing to their international success.
Biography
Early Life
Nami Ōtake was born on July 30, 1974, in Machida, Japan. She began her journey in football at a young age, joining Yomiuri Beleza (later known as Nippon TV Beleza) in 1989. Her talent was quickly recognized, and she was awarded the Young Player Awards in the same year, marking the start of a promising career.
Career
Otake played as a forward and made significant contributions to her club, helping Nippon TV Beleza secure the L.League championship for four consecutive years from 1990 to 1993. Her individual prowess was acknowledged when she was selected for the Best Eleven twice, in 1997 and 1999. After a successful club career, she retired in July 2001.
On the international stage, Otake made her debut for the Japan women's national football team on August 20, 1994, scoring a goal against Slovakia. She represented Japan in multiple prestigious tournaments, including the 1995 and 1999 FIFA Women's World Cups, the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the Asian Games in 1994 and 1998. By the time she concluded her international career in 1999, she had played 46 matches and scored 29 goals for her country.
Personal Life
In July 2009, Nami Ōtake changed her name from "大竹 奈美" to "大竹 七未". She married former footballer Kento Tsurumaki in June 2012, marking a new chapter in her personal life after a successful career in football.
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Career & Clubs
On August 20, 1994, Otake debuted and scored a goal for the Japan national team against Slovakia. She also played at the 1994 and 1998 Asian Games, and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 AFC Championship. She was also in the Japanese squad for the 1995 and 1999 World Cups and the 1996 Summer Olympics. She played 46 games and scored 29 goals for Japan up to 1999.
Otake was born in Machida on July 30, 1974. In 1989, she joined Yomiuri Beleza (later Nippon TV Beleza). She was selected for the Young Player Awards in 1989. The club won the L.League championship for four years in a row (1990-1993). She was selected Best Eleven twice (1997 and 1999). She retired in July 2001.
- Club
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza
- Club
- Japan women's national football team
Personal
In July 2009, she changed her name from "大竹 奈美" to "大竹 七未". She married the footballer Kento Tsurumaki in June 2012.
Clubs
- Japan women's national football teamcurrent
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Belezacurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Nami Otake is a Japanese former football player. She played for the Japan national team. She used her name "大竹 奈美" until 2009. Her husband is the former footballer Kento Tsurumaki.
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