is a Japanese professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for club Albirex Niigata.
Career Early career Ochiai began his playing career with Kantō Soccer League club Vonds Ichihara where he made his debut playing in the Emperor's Cup. After 3 years at Tokyo International University, in his fourth and final year he was announced as a designated special player for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol.
Kashiwa Reysol He made his debut in February 2022 a 1–1 J.League Cup draw with Kyoto Sanga. He went on to make four appearances during his season as a designated special player.
In the 2023 season, Ochiai scored his first professional goal for Reysol in a 7–1 Emperor's Cup victory over Yamanashi Gakuin University Pegasus. In June 2023, he made his league debut in a 4–3 defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos.
Loan to Mito HollyHock In December 2023, it was announced that Ochiai would be moving on loan to J2 League club Mito HollyHock for the 2024 season. He made his debut for the club in February 2024 in a 1–0 league victory over Iwaki FC. He scored his first goal for Mito HollyHock in a 2–2 draw with Tochigi SC. He finished the season with 5 goals in 31 appearances, including a brace against V-Varen Nagasaki in which he scored a spectacular volley for his first goal.
Albirex Niigata Following a successful loan to Mito HollyHock, Ochiai transferred to J1 League club Albirex Niigata ahead of the 2025 season.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Other TotalVonds Ichihara2018KSL0010––10Tokyo International University2019–10––102020–10––10Total0020000020Kashiwa Reysol2022J1 League000040–402023J1 League402120–81Total40216000121Mito HollyHock (loan)2024J2 League3150000–315Albirex Niigata2025J1 League000000–00 Career total350516000461
References
External links Profile at Albirex Niigata Profile at jleague.jp