is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He made 17 appearances for the Japan national team scoring three goals.
Club career Ozaki was born in Tokyo on March 7, 1960. After graduating from high school, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1978. In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup. The club also won 1980 Emperor's Cup, 1981 JSL Cup and 1982 Japan Soccer League. He was also selected Japanese Footballer of the Year awards in 1982.
In July 1983, Ozaki moved to Germany and joined Arminia Bielefeld. He was the second Japanese to play in the Bundesliga after Yasuhiko Okudera. In 1985, Arminia Bielefeld was relegated to 2. Bundesliga. From 1988, he played at FC St. Pauli (1988–89) and TuRU Düsseldorf (1989–90).
In 1990, Ozaki returned to Japan and joined Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds). He moved to Verdy Kawasaki in 1993. He retired in 1994.
International career In August 1979, Ozaki was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship. He played in three matches as captain. On February 8, 1981, he debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia. He played at 1982 Asian Games. He played 17 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1983.Japan National Football Team Database After he moved to Germany in 1983, he was not selected Japan.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMitsubishi Motors1978JSL Division 1101979131198011119811051154161019821882223221319831040000104Total631933877429Arminia Bielefeld1983–84Bundesliga335213561984–85234112451985–862. Bundesliga283102931986–87133101431987–8816310173Total113186211920FC St. Pauli1988–89Bundesliga600060TuRU 1880 Düsseldorf1989–90Mitsubishi Motors1990–91JSL Division 1612300841991–929110101Total1522310185Urawa Reds1992J1 League-204161Verdy Kawasaki1993J1 League20000020199400000000Total20000020Career total2625713813828873
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan198192198271198310Total173
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database