Naoto Otake is a former Japanese football player and manager who has made significant contributions to the sport.
He began his professional career with Yokohama Flügels, where he played from 1991 to 1997.
Otake played for Kyoto Sanga FC from 1998 until his retirement in 2001.
Biography
Early Life
Naoto Otake is a former Japanese football player and manager, known for his contributions to the sport both on and off the field. He began his football journey at Tokai University Daiichi High School before advancing to Juntendo University, where he honed his skills as a defender.
Playing Career
Otake's professional career commenced in 1991 when he joined All Nippon Airways, a team in the Japan Soccer League. With the inception of Japan's first professional league, the J1 League, in 1993, All Nippon Airways was rebranded as Yokohama Flügels. During his time with the Flügels, Otake celebrated significant victories, including the 1993 Emperor's Cup and the 1994–95 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 1998, he transferred to Kyoto Purple Sanga, where he played until his retirement in 2001.
Otake also had a brief stint with the Japan national team, earning a cap in a friendly match against Australia in 1994. He was part of the squad that won the 1992 Asian Cup, although he did not play in the tournament itself.
Coaching Career
After hanging up his boots, Otake transitioned into coaching, starting with Kyoto Purple Sanga in 2002. His coaching journey took him through various clubs, including a notable tenure at Iga FC Kunoichi from 2010 to 2012, and later at Giravanz Kitakyushu until 2015. He returned to Kyoto Sanga FC in 2016 and continued to develop his coaching skills. In 2022, he took on the role of manager for Kagoshima United, and as of December 12, 2023, he was announced as the manager of FC Osaka for the upcoming season.
Collected from open sources (3) · facts link to sources · AI-processed
Gallery
Career & Clubs
Otake was educated at and played for Tokai University Daiichi High School and Juntendo University. After leaving the university, he joined the Japan Soccer League side All Nippon Airways in 1991. When Japan's first-ever professional league J1 League started in 1993, All Nippon Airways was transformed to Yokohama Flügels for whom he continued to play. The club won 1993 Emperor's Cup their first time in major title. In Asia, the club also won 1994–95 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. He moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga at the beginning of 1998 season and retired from the game as a Sanga player in 2001.
He was capped once for the Japan national team when he played in a friendly against Australia on September 27, 1994 at the Tokyo National Stadium. He was also a member of the Japan team that won the 1992 Asian Cup but did not play in the tournament.
After retirement, Otake started coaching career at Kyoto Purple Sanga (later Kyoto Sanga FC) in 2002. Through Yokohama F. Marinos coach, He signed with L.League club Iga FC Kunoichi in 2010 and became a manager. He managed until 2012. In 2013, he moved to Giravanz Kitakyushu and coached until 2015. He returned to Kyoto Sanga FC in 2016 and coached until 2017. In 2018, he became a manager for Iga FC Kunoichi again. In 2022, he became a manager for J3 club, Kagoshima United. On 12 December 2023, Otake announcement officially manager of FC Osaka from 2024 season.
- Club
- Yokohama Flügels (1991–1997)
- Club
- Kyoto Sanga FC (1998–2001)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1994–1994)
Legacy
Clubs
- Yokohama Flügels1991–1997
- Japan men's national football team1994–1994
- Kyoto Sanga FC1998–2001
Played together with
- Akira KubotaKyoto Sanga FC · 1995–1996
- Alair de Souza Camargo JúniorKyoto Sanga FC · 2011–2011
- Aldrovani MenonYokohama Flügels · 1993–1994
- Alessandro NunesKyoto Sanga FC · 2014–2014
- Alexandre AlemãoKyoto Sanga FC
- Alfred JermanišYokohama Flügels · 1992–1992
- Alicilio Pinto Silva JuniorKyoto Sanga FC · 1998–1998
- An Hyo-yeonKyoto Sanga FC · 2000–2002
- Anderson GilsYokohama Flügels · 1997–1998
Andrei GirottoKyoto Sanga FC · 2016–2016- André Luiz de Souza SilvaKyoto Sanga FC · 2003–2004
- André PintoKyoto Sanga FC · 2006–2007
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Naoto Otake is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. He was recently the manager of J3 League club, FC Osaka. His younger brother Masato was also a footballer.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…