Shinji Otsuka
Shinji Otsuka is a Japanese association football player and manager.
He is currently the manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.
Otsuka began his professional career with JEF United Ichihara in 1994.
Биография
Early Life
Shinji Otsuka was born on December 29, 1975, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He began his football journey at a young age, eventually joining his local club, JEF United Ichihara, after graduating from high school in 1994.
Playing Career
Otsuka's professional career kicked off with JEF United Ichihara, but he struggled for playing time and moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 1997. There, he found his footing as a defensive midfielder, contributing significantly to the team's promotion to the J2 League in 1999 and the J1 League in 2000. His career continued with stints at Omiya Ardija, Montedio Yamagata, and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, where he played regularly until injuries began to hinder his performance. Otsuka retired from professional football at the end of the 2008 season.
International Career
In addition to his club commitments, Otsuka was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 1995 World Youth Championship, although he did not see any match action during the tournament.
Managerial Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Otsuka began his managerial career in 2009 and took on various coaching roles. In July 2024, he was appointed as the manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu, having previously served as the head coach since 2022. This marked a significant milestone in his career as he stepped into a managerial role following years of coaching experience.
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Карьера и клубы
Otsuka was born in Chiba Prefecture on December 29, 1975. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club JEF United Ichihara in 1994. However he could hardly play in the match and he moved to Japan Football League club Kawasaki Frontale in 1997. He played many matches as defensive midfielder. The club was also promoted to J2 League in 1999 and J1 League in 2000. He moved to Omiya Ardija in 2001. Although he played as regular player in 2001, his opportunity to play decreased from 2002. He moved to Montedio Yamagata in 2004 and Consadole Sapporo in 2006. He played as regular player at both clubs until 2007. However he got hurt in October 2007. He could hardly play in the match in 2008 and retired end of 2008 season.
In July 2024, Otsuka was named manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu following the dismissal of Yoshiyuki Shinoda. He had been working as head coach of the club since 2022. His appointment was his first managerial role after coaching at various clubs since 2009.
In April 1995, Otsuka was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. But he did not play in the match.
- Club
- JEF United Chiba (1994–1996)
- Club
- Kawasaki Frontale (1997–2000)
- Club
- RB Omiya Ardija (2001–2003)
- Club
- Montedio Yamagata (2004–2005)
- Club
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (2006–2008)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (1995–1995)
Клубы
- JEF United Chiba1994–1996
- Japan national under-20 association football team1995–1995
- Kawasaki Frontale1997–2000
- RB Omiya Ardija2001–2003
- Montedio Yamagata2004–2005
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2006–2008
Играл вместе с
- Adalto Batista da SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2001–2001
Ado OnaiwuJEF United Chiba · 2014- Akihiro HyodoJEF United Chiba · 2012–2014
Akihiro IenagaRB Omiya Ardija · 2014- Akihiro KamedaRB Omiya Ardija
- Akihiro TabataHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2003–2005
- Akihiro TabataJEF United Chiba · 2001–2002
- Akinari KawazuraRB Omiya Ardija
- Akinori KosakaRB Omiya Ardija · 1998–2002
- Akinori SakaiKawasaki Frontale
- Akio SanoJEF United Chiba
- Akira IshigameRB Omiya Ardija · 2004–2008
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Shinji Otsuka is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who is the manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.
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