is a Japanese professional football manager and former player who is the manager of 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. 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 Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1994JEF United IchiharaJ1 League0000000019950000-001996500020701997Kawasaki FrontaleFootball League25320-273199821130402811999J2 League32042103722000J1 League17000402102001Omiya ArdijaJ2 League4030000403200215141-192200323100-2312004Montedio YamagataJ2 League40320-423200539320-4132006Consadole SapporoJ2 League39230-422200739010-4002008J1 League70100080Total3421722311037520
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