Shinji Otsuka

Shinji Otsuka
大塚 真司
Personal information
Full name Shinji Otsuka
Date of birth (1975-12-29) December 29, 1975
Place of birth Chiba, Japan
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1993 Narashino High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1996 JEF United Ichihara 5 (0)
1997–2000 Kawasaki Frontale 95 (4)
2001–2003 Omiya Ardija 78 (5)
2004–2005 Montedio Yamagata 79 (6)
2006–2008 Consadole Sapporo 85 (2)
Total 342 (17)
Managerial career
2024–2025 Ventforet Kofu
Medal record
Kawasaki Frontale
Runner-upJ.League Cup2000
Consadole Sapporo
WinnerJ2 League2007
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shinji Otsuka (大塚 真司, Otsuka Shinji; born December 29, 1975) is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who is the manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu.

Club career

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.

International career

In April 1995, Otsuka was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1995 World Youth Championship. But he did not play in the match.

Managerial career

In July 2024, Otsuka was named manager of J2 League club Ventforet Kofu following the dismissal of Yoshiyuki Shinoda.[1] 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.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1994JEF United IchiharaJ1 League00000000
19950000-00
199650002070
1997Kawasaki FrontaleFootball League25320-273
19982113040281
1999J2 League3204210372
2000J1 League1700040210
2001Omiya ArdijaJ2 League4030000403
200215141-192
200323100-231
2004Montedio YamagataJ2 League40320-423
200539320-413
2006Consadole SapporoJ2 League39230-422
200739010-400
2008J1 League70100080
Total 3421722311037520

References

  1. ↑ "大塚真司コーチ 監督就任のお知らせ | ヴァンフォーレ甲府 公式サイト". ヴァンフォーレ甲府 公式サイト | VENTFORET KOFU (in Japanese). 2 July 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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