Yuki Otsu

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Yūki Ōtsu is a former professional footballer from Japan, known for his roles as an attacking midfielder and winger.

He began his professional career with Kashiwa Reysol in 2008, where he played until 2011.

Ōtsu signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga in 2011, marking his entry into European football.

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Биография

Early Life and Position

Yūki Ōtsu is a Japanese former professional footballer known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger. His journey in football began in Japan, where he developed his skills and passion for the game, eventually leading him to play at both club and international levels.

Club Career

Ōtsu's professional career took off when he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2008, where he played until 2011 before making a significant move to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. He signed a three-year contract with the German club on July 21, 2011, and made his league debut later that year. However, after struggling for playing time, he transferred to VVV-Venlo in the Netherlands in 2012. His time at VVV-Venlo was marred by a serious Achilles tendon injury in 2013, but he persevered through rehabilitation and extended his contract until 2015. After returning to Kashiwa Reysol, he continued to showcase his talent before moving to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2018 and later to Júbilo Iwata in 2021.

International Career

On the international stage, Ōtsu made a name for himself during the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he was a key player for the Japan U23 team, scoring in crucial matches against Spain, Egypt, and Mexico. He made his debut for the Japan national team in 2013, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Japanese football. Throughout his career, Ōtsu has been recognized for his contributions to the teams he played for, both domestically and internationally, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

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Club career

Borussia Mönchengladbach

On 21 July 2011, Ōtsu was signed by Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach on a three-year contract. He made his league debut on 22 October 2011, coming on as a late substitute for Mike Hanke, in a 1–0 away defeat against 1899 Hoffenheim.

VVV-Venlo

After having lost prospect with Borussia Mönchengladbach, Ōtsu signed with Dutch Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo until the summer of 2014 on 31 August 2012. He was supposed to succeed his countryman Keisuke Honda who had impressed and made a transfer to AC Milan half a year earlier. However, on 15 December 2013, Ōtsu badly injured his achilles tendon. After a long rehabilitation, Ōtsu became fit again and VVV-Venlo extended his expiring contract until the summer of 2015.

Return to Kashiwa Reysol

On 13 December 2014, it was announced that Otsu would leave VVV-Venlo in the winter transfer window. He had signed a deal with his former team Kashiwa Reysol.

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International career

On 2 July 2012, Japan U23 manager Takashi Sekizuka included Ōtsu in the Japan under-23s for the 2012 Summer Olympics. He made his debut in their opening match on 26 July 2012 against Spain at Hampden Park, Glasgow, where he scored the opening and winning goal. He then went on to score in both Japan's quarter-final and semi-final against Egypt and Mexico respectively. On 31 January 2013, head coach Alberto Zaccheroni included Ōtsu in the Japan national team for a friendly against Latvia. On 6 February 2013, Ōtsu made his debut for the national team, replacing Shinji Okazaki in the 82nd minute.

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