Tatsuya Okamoto

Júbilo Iwata

Okamoto studied at Iwata Minami High School, a public school known for its academic excellence. He trained at the youth team of Júbilo Iwata for three years. After high school graduation, he became a professional player for Iwata in 2005. However, he was unable to secure a position at the team and left in 2006.

Juntendo University

In December 2006, Okamoto returned to Iwata Minami High School, and asked the teachers for help in study. He applied to Juntendo University's Faculty of Sports and Health Science, and was accepted after spending only two months of studying for the entrance exam. Okamoto made an immediate impact as a first-year student in the university's football team, earning the "Rookie of the Year" award in the Kanto University League." In the Emperor's Cup, where they progressed to the fourth round, he faced his former team, Jubilo Iwata. Although they lost 6-1, he scored a goal in the 23rd minute of the first half, which temporarily equalized the score. It was during this time that he wanted to become a professional footballer again.

Second professional career

In 2011, Okamoto joined the Mito HollyHock after graduation from Juntendo University. This is his second professional career. In 2013, he transferred to Gainare Tottori. In his second year with Tottori, he was appointed captain of the team that had been relegated to J3 League, but he was unable to lead them back to promotion. In 2015, he announced his retirement…

Okamoto is from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.